About Me
The setting is a small city-On any given Friday night, you’ll find club kids, sex marauders and bar hoppers taking in the sounds of the hired help; those who were seemingly bred to be musicians and those who sat through endless piano lessons who ended up flipping classic symphonies into house anthems that any Joe would give it up to. Big time names that hail from the likes of New York, Chicago, the UK, Spain and Brazil grace the crowds in world-famous venues. Meanwhile, across the pond, in the less famed, but equally proud East realm of the San Francisco bay, Oakland’s youth rival the streets for a reason to push on. Amidst the hardcore rappers, neighboring abstract hippies and undiscovered American Idols, a new breed has made his mark. Jaime Gervais is the refreshing artist who is breaking ground and helping to inspire a new generation, not only with his love and dedication to the groove, but also with his ideals on the vibe… from both sides of the decks.Armed with a penchant for rhythm and a deep-rooted heart for spicy horns, wild piano layouts and seriously swanky vocals, the love for jazz in this New Orleans born, Creole and Filipino’s blood simply screams with pride. Coupled with an upbringing of old school funk and soul, R&B, and striving innovation, a new kind of bounce has found a home as well as a following in the warmth of Oakland’s arms. Already one of the nation’s fastest growing selectors, not only because of his flair for dance floor tracks is unrivaled by most, but because he comes through as the underdog. Delivering a presence that is, to say the least, both exiting and memorable. Known for sets filled with the passion for life, it’s no wonder the elements that fuel a bouncing crowd and a jumpin’ vibe never lack when he’s around.Now signed under Devoted Artist Management, his 2002 debut is already a speck in the eye of the future. The time past since then has been a domino effect of uprising events. The next year alone promises an array of dates slated to perform alongside renowned artists such as David Harness, Craig C, Jask, Ron Trent, Louie Vega and Devotion’s own, Ruben Mancias. Also be on the lookout for upcoming mixed CD’s. Jaime now holds it down on the regular with those he holds closest - the talented, the loved, the HOUSEMEN…
