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Jackie Gage: Siren Songs

By James Nadal

It is an era of difficult choices for young vocalists, but the ones that follow their heart are certainly the better for it. Jackie Gage is a determined singer who self-produced Siren Songs as a commitment toward her career in jazz. The production features a refined string quartet, augmenting the rhythm section, but the highlight is Gage's genuinely gifted vocals.The title track is a brief instrumental introduction with soft vocal texture joining the marimba in a luring invitation, ...