SoulMusicNews.com: Horn-driven soul, funk & jazz.

Sage has been making music in San Francisco’s South Bay for many years. In fact, Funksway is their third CD release.

The band features a percolating rhythm section, fat horns, and a distinctive lead vocalist. Leaving nothing to chance, Funksway includes the performances of some musical friends:

• Tom Politzer (sax – Tower of Power)
• Adolfo Acosta (trumpet – Tower of Power)
• Bruce Conte (guitar – Tower of Power)
• Mic Gillette (trumpet & trombone – formerly with Tower of Power)
• Andy Winer (trumpet & flugelhorn, from the American Idol band)

Comments from Stephen “Doc” Kupka, Tower of Power, pretty much say it all.

“When Tower of Power started out, most of our gigs were in San Jose. Sage represents the very best of EastBay and SouthBay music. They follow closely in the footsteps of Tower of Power and are a great band — and on top of that, they happen to be very nice guys.”

The entire CD is excellent. My personal favorites are:

• Knock You Out
• Funksway
• Ants

Funksway, from Sage, is available on CD Baby.

Andy Ebon
CEO of Soul

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