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" The way they alternate leads and then blend their harmony adds to the rhythmic impetus of the swinging numbers. Although they scat well, they are able to impart a true jazz feeling before they ever get to the wordless improvisation. Kalesti and Cowings are not only sensitive passionate singers, but are giving entertainers and true troupers". Ira Gitler |
"One of the joys of listening to Kim and Marion is that they have so many ways of presenting their talents. Each is a gifted soloist, they blend and entwine their voices, either might take the lead. They can sing in straight unison or strange harmonies, they can caress a lyric or go into educated scatting. In short they are full of surprises and never sound routine". |
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"I have had the privilege, pleasure and honor of sharing the bill as well as working with this marvelously talented twosome. Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti are two fantastic singers who are collectively and individually superb". Clark Terry "The experienced duo have the ability to show enjoyment and greatness of vocals at the same time". Shoichi Yui |
Award winning producer Kiyoshi "Boxman" Koyama produced Kim and Marion's first international hit cd, EmArcy PHCE-5022 "Kim and Marion" with Kenny Barron piano, Eddie Gomez bass, Al Foster drums and Gary Bartz sax. Shortly after its release they were invited to headline Japan's Blue Note Jazz Clubs winning rave reviews from Japan's most celebrated critics and aficionados. |
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