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KYE MARSHALL
“Kye Marshall is continuing in the footsteps of the great jazz string players.”
Rob Fogle, CHRY
“They certainly don’t come stronger, more talented or more versatile than Marshall. She’s a consummate jazz and classical music composer, one of Canada’s finest cellists.”
‑ Kamal Al‑Solaylee, Extra Magazine
"Kye Marshall is an exceptional, daring & talented jazz performer ‑ one of the most underrated musicians around. She plays with excitement and straight from her heart."
‑ Al Peabody, CIUT Radio
“Marshall plays with a warm sonorous vibrato. Her solo abilities and capacity for creative interplay match her skills as a composer and explain why she is able to sustain a level of brilliance and commitment throughout an impressive, all original program.”
‑ David Lewis, Exclaim Magazine
"...graceful chamber jazz with a serious edge, enjoying courtly skirmishes with complex structures."
- Geoffrey Chapman, The Toronto Star
"Standard Time is a fabulous CD. Kye Marshall gives a terrific performance. It’s wonderful to hear the beautiful sound of the cello transform familiar standards”
‑ Wally Dawson, CKLN‑fm
“Kye’s interpretation of these timeless standards on her latest recording, [Standard Time] are wonderful. Her mastery of the cello brings jazz improvisation to a new and higher level.
‑ Rob Fogle, CHRY‑fm
“I love the CD [Standard Time]. This is an exciting and innovative group of first class musicians, led by one of the most unique cellist voices in jazz.”
‑ Hal Hill, Jazz Canadiana
"Winter's End is a great CD. I play it on my show often with an enthusiastic response from my listeners."
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John Reid, CJSW Radio Calgary
[Standard Time]“…contains superior play and interpretation of the material…”
‑ Len Dobbin, Montreal Mirror
“Say When” has a great atmospheric presence, with Marshall’s cello truly something to listen to. She manages to weave beautiful compositions not only for cello, but also for her jazz quartet…”
‑ Anthoine Tedesco, Sceneandheard
"The rich, expressive sound of Kye Marshall's cello perfectly complements the lyricism of her compositions. Winter's End is like a fresh breath of spring air."
‑ Mary Lou Creechan, Jazz.fm
Kye Marshall opened with superb playingYexploited every possibility her instrument offersYimprovised with a marvellous sense of counterpoint.
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Anthony Holt, Uxbridge Times-Journal
"Cellist gives electric stage performance "
- North York Post