by Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini, “Setting Rays of Summer” (Cressman Music): San Francisco-reared New York trombonist/vocalist Natalie Cressman and Brazilian-born Berkeley guitarist/composer Ian Faquini sound … Read More
Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News Pianist Oscar Hernandez earned his salsa stripes recording with conga master Ray Barretto in the early 1980s. But he became a major player as music … Read More
Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News Vocalist and pianist Kelly Green makes a powerful first impression. Since landing in the New York jazz scene a few years ago she’s earned the … Read More
Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News In the South Bay, Rick Vandivier has been a steady force as a player and teacher, and he’s never sounded better than on his new album “Under … Read More
Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News With the music industry in disarray and record labels unable or unwilling to nurture new artists, young singers need to stick together these days. San … Read More
