Jessica Sands:

Sultry Diva With Aloha

A couple of years ago, I had been working on a project in LA when I came across a dinner house named Miceli’s.  Miceli’s Is famous world wide for the fact that the only way you can get a job there is to be able to sing, then serve pizza.  I had stopped in for a meeting and from behind me came a sultry/soothing voice that made me spin around to see who this was.  After a few more song, I approached her to introduce myself (professionally) and to my amazement, it was a local girl from Kailua .  Okay, I wasn’t blown away about the Hawaii connection, just that I have met 3 different artists during that trip that left Hawaii for the “bigger deal”.  

Jessica Sands was born in 77 and was raised in Hawaii until she was about 15, when she moved to Seattle .  After high school and collage she came back to Hawaii to re-connect and spend time with her family.  Her mother is a very close source of reality and wisdom according to Jessica.  Brother and sister, Todd and Jacquie are very close to her as well. Her father is none other than 50’s-60’s pop star Tommy Sands.  No doubt the genetics had her in place to follow suit.   

You might have a few local calendars that have Jessica’s classic Hawaii beauty captured in a few “sexy” poses.  But to her it was a fun time with her friend, famed photographer Vince Cavateo.  But it was during this time that Jessica found the first sign of the gift she had……….her voice.  It was her junior year of collage when she considered being a singer as a possible profession and most of all, a shear path to spiritual freedom.  

It was at that time that Jessica, who was now back in Seattle , joined a series of Top 40 bands.  For over 9 years, Jessica honed her vocal skill and stage presence to that of a seasoned veteran.  At one point, she received a demo deal with RCA and was also doing some development demos for other major labels in the mainland.  But it was the last 2 years that Jessica says she has personally grown the most, both with her voice and with her life.  

But it takes time to develop a unique sound and style that makes you a real artist and Jessica has done it.  Though Jessica has participated in many Pop cover bands, its the shows that she does with her father during west coast tours and yo-hip jazz bars that really sets her apart from the rest.  Jessica’s interpretation of Jazz standers is so refined and has such a personal flare that along with her beautiful stage presence and brilliant smile, you quickly are overcome with the moment and forget where you’re at.  

Currently, Jessica is in Japan for a 6 month show schedule and then it’s a run back to the mainland for another crazy touring and recording schedule.  Jessica misses Hawaii so much that she is always contemplating just working and recording here, but all the progressive opportunities are in the mainland.  Jessica Sands is truly another local talent that no matter where she’s at, she’s truly Hawaiian.  Loving her home, family and friends around the world and always carries the Mana of Hawai’i in her smile and in her voice.  Another Hawaiian treasure proudly walking the walk.

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