Sparks donned her producer cap once again late 2010, returning to Los Angeles from Melbourne accompanied by her old-school yet fresh Soul/Rhythm/Blues sound and five tunes to form a new original EP. Based on a past performance and friendship, Sparks was humbled and privileged to jam one of her latest tracks 'Calendar Years' with Willie and Joe Chambers, two of the five brothers from 60's sensation 'The Chambers Brothers' who had number one hits such as 'Time Has Come Today'. Sparks wrote the song specifically for the three, and given the brothers are harmony masters since way back attending church choir as children in Mississippi, it was all smiles in studio. The single has recently lead to Sparks' nomination for 'Best Blues Artist' at this year's Hollywood Music In Media Awards to be held at the Kodak Theatre in November. Her four other tracks--'More Suitable Type', 'Feel The Love', 'Untouchable' and 'Bow Down'--were written and laid down with equal intent and zeal.

Her lead and rhythm guitarist on the EP, Louis Metoyer, has played on Grammy awarded albums and international tours with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Macy Gray, Taylor Dayne, Belinda Carlisle, Hillary Duff, Toni Childs, Stanley Clarke, Terence Trent D'Arby, New Edition, 4 Non Blondes, Bobby Brown, The Chambers Brothers, and Rosa Lee Brooks just to name a few! Her electric bassist (and multi-instrumentalist) goes by the name of Warlock, and drummer Matthew Oloffson, completing a simply awesome lineup that enhances her evolved sound and energy. The material was rehearsed and recorded at The Hit Joint in the artsy district of Silverlake, California, with the ear and expertise of sound engineer and mixer Michael Garza.

Amidst recording while in California Sparks also chose to share her latest tunes at just a few select live music venues, both solo on keys, and as a duo alongside some of the industry's most notable musicians. As well as with Metoyer, thanks to associate and guitarist Tobi Hero, she had the honor of jamming with guitarist Leo Nocentelli from founders of funk music 'The Meters', guitarist and author of 'The Les Paul Legacy' Robb Lawrence, as well as guitarist & film composer Willie Aaron, hitting up venues including Aqua Lounge, Aura Nightclub, Good Hurt Nightclub, Hallenbeck's Café, The Coffee Gallery Backstage, The Mint, Trip, Sam Ash Music, and Canter's Deli Kibitz Room.

Following a trend Sparks set in 2008 as dual nominee for 'Best Adult Contemporary Artist' for her song 'Walk A Mile' and 'Best Female Vocalist' for her song 'Bended Knee' at the Hollywood Music Awards (with Sparks taking out the best AC honor), in 2010 she took out the MusicBizPro Contest 'Best Artist/Band' award and received another nomination for 'Best Adult Contemporary Artist' at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards, both for her song 'Ain't Silver But It's Gold'. In the grand finale of 2010 Sparks also received four official nominations by The National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc for the 53rd Grammy Awards, thanks to her brief partnership with Ocean Front Records.

Her past album 'Breathe Easy' that includes Sparks' eight times nominated/two awarded tunes, featured key contributions from her longtime guitarist Mark Donnelly, keys player Nathan Liow and bassist Ken Lim, recorded at Sing Sing Studios with the assist of engineer Matthew Voigt. Since its independent release, accompanied by countless print and online reviews and interviews, tracks have enjoyed still now continued international radio airplay, alongside rotation in hundreds of stores and venues worldwide.

Following her partnership with Luck Media in the outset of 2009 Sparks entered into an alliance with UE3 Promotions. Right away she received music placement in 'Rad Girls' airing exclusively on Mav and Fuse TV, with MAC Cosmetics officially signing-on shortly after to sponsor Sparks, who is an ongoing supporter of their global community outreach programs.

Continuing to gain widespread recognition for her unique sound and awe-inspiring live performances, the indie artist has played everywhere from well-known cafes, bars and nightclubs to major festivals and events, including shows at The Queenstown International Music Festival in New Zealand. Sparks keeps a very active corporate gig schedule (in which she incorporates her sparkling original material with a set of soul, rhythm and blues classics) and has lent her time and talents to numerous and diverse local and international charity organizations. Beyond ongoing benefit appearances for national groups like Breast Cancer Network Australia, Ovarian Cancer Research, The Freedom Foundation, Bone Marrow Donor Institute, Youth Challenge Australia and gigs for the elderly and unwell at various Victorian facilities, Sparks has performed sets to raise money and awareness for child slavery in Africa, poverty stricken communities in Guatemala, Burma Band-Aid dedicated to relief for people in that country devastated by the cyclone in 2008, and much closer to home for Rise Above The Blaze to help those affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires. While writing and compiling the songs that would ultimately evolve into 'Breathe Easy', Sparks also performed during the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the largest sporting event ever to be staged in Melbourne; over 70 countries participated and the Games were opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

Sparks' aim on 'Breathe Easy' was to present her material as honest and unadorned as possible, to maximize its instrumental & lyrical message, as well as create something raw and timeless, in which represents real live studio sessions that could still sound relevant in ten years time.

In her early teens Sparks lived in Illinois spending a little time in upstate New York and Iowa, receiving accolades for her vocals even back then. Upon her return she was granted a Vocal Scholarship to the Victorian College Of The Arts to complete her secondary studies, meanwhile co-producing and hosting music specials on community based Channel 31 TV and 3MBS Radio. Start of 1999 saw Sparks move to Los Angeles playing open mic nights and venues such as the indie hotbed Hotel Café in Hollywood. In 2000 she initiated a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts at Deakin University in Australia and independently released a debut EP that received commercial airplay on Fox Radio (recorded at Joe Camilleri's Woodstock Studios with engineer Robin Mai). Relocating to Vancouver, Canada, Sparks worked on more material at Barrell House Sound and Craft House Studio and throughout 2002 was keenly received by audiences all over British Columbia. Eventually returning home, Sparks recorded singles for various producers including Jhay C at Hi-End Productions where she later recorded another original EP. After collaborating on other recordings with Greg O'Shea, she also did live independent EP's with 'Strange Fruit Jazz Band' and 'The Jessie Sparks Duo'. In 2005 Sparks endorsed tracks for two SBS TV series, and entered into still now continued partnerships with some of Victoria's leading entertainment agencies, festivals, live music venues and event management companies.

One of the greatest inspirations and harshest critics in Sparks' life is her now 86-year-old grandfather Thomas Cerbasi. A maestro at piano and guitar (although his only teacher has been himself and only audience their small family), Tom pushed Sparks to crush chords and branch away from standard progressions and repetition. Throughout and beyond her education and wild life experiences, Sparks heavily committed to exploring numerous facets of voice, piano, musicianship and dramatic art, inspiring a current repertoire and delivery that cannot help but strike a chord with devoted listeners or those who meet her music by chance. "I know I'll dig jamming until I'm old and grey regardless, but to share my sound with a wide and varied audience, hoping to console, energize or at least get someone's hand tapping on the steering-wheel in a freeway jam is simply what it's all about!"