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 director for the popular Grammy Award-winning band Seis Del Solar, which served as a vehicle for some of Ruben Blades most innovative and literary songs. … 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 Jose-raised Jackie Gage and Novato-reared Lilan Kane met at the Sound Room in Oakland three years ago during an event presented by Jazz Search West … Read More
The Undeniable Vocal Pairing of Lilan Kane & Jackie Gage Are Set to Return to Yoshi’s April 4th, 2017, 8pm Featuring Cosa Nostra Strings Yoshi’s, located at Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA is delighted to welcome back respected vocalists Lilan Kane & Jackie Gage on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm. The pair will … Read More
“With her alluring mix of jazz and 1970’s soul, and slow-jam R&B, the 25-year-old Gage is in the process of honing a sophisticated sound that belies her age.” – Andrew Gilbert First Orbit Sounds proudly announces the March 15, 2016 release of “Siren Songs”, the debut album from vocalist and composer Jackie Gage. Channeling torch … Read More
