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Kalil Wilson
”Kalil can really sing. He's got a great voice and an amazing talent. There's no question about it... He's definitely going to make it big.” - Taj Mahal, Blues Legend Two-Time Grammy Award Winner
“A very special young talent, a unique sound that crosses through genres. I look forward to watching his very successful career.” - Kenny Burrell, Chair, Ucla Dept. Of Jazz Jazz Guitar Legend
”Kalil has got IT deep down in his soul!” - James Ingram Grammy Award Winner
“We really enjoy playing 'Easy To Love' here at KJAZZ.” - Jose Rizo, Kjazz 88.1 L.A. Station Musical Director
“Kalil Wilson is The Talk of the Town.” - Helen Borgers, Kjazz 88.1 Los Angeles
“Kalil can really SING!” - David Roitstein, Chair, Cal Arts Dept. Of Jazz
“This album is just a really, really beautiful, fine piece of work.” - Melanie Berzon, Kcsm Jazz 91.1 San Francisco Station Musical Director
“Kalil’s interpretation is the best!” - Sheila E. Anderson, Wbgo 88.3 New York
“A star on the rise.” - Bubba Jackson, Kjazz 88.1 Los Angeles
“Only once in a long while, there arrives a vocal talent like this.” - Seth Riggs, Creator, Speech Level Singing Method Voice Teacher to Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole and Ray Charles
“This is a bright star, gifted in tone, timbre, artistry, and originality. Kalil has an exceptionally beautiful voice with the ability to make even the most highly associated standard uniquely his own.” - Katherine Goodrich-Burrell
“Kalil Wilson is well on his way to an impressive career.” - David Wiegand, San Francisco Chronicle
“Before I put the CD on, I said to myself, 'No more standards, please!' And then I played it, and was so pleased. This young man makes the songs brand new, with heart and grace. He's always welcome on my show!” - Avoctja, Kpfa Berkeley
“Ready for the big time, Kalil Wilson brings a silken tenor sound and an engaging stage presence.” - Harvey Steiman, Aspen Times
“Kalil Wilson is an extraordinarily gifted singer with a fierce dramatic intensity that belies his years. His voice is large and consistently beautiful, his musical instincts unerring, his natural musicality impressive. His tone is radiant and passionate.” - Ian Krouse, Chair, Ucla Dept. Of Music
“The biggest surprise was tenor Kalil Wilson. His beautiful lyric voice was a joy to hear ...superbly executed.” - Ralph Andrews, Los Angeles Daily News
“Kalil Wilson's focused, Italianate tenor was a treat.” - San Francisco Classical Voice
“A powerful young American Tenor.” - LA.COM