Arthur Zimbalist
December 13, 2009
Linda ---You sound just like I pictured you would (and you do sound great). Congrats on living your dream. Please let me know when you come to NY --- Artie
Linda Kosut: Guestbook
Jef Fisk
September 26, 2009
Enjoyed the clips on the website. Beautiful voice.
Faith Winthrop
September 24, 2009
I am just listening to the last cut of Long As You're Living, and you have really done something. I am so impressed. What a daring and a well-done piece and the work you put into doing this Oscar Brown project. Your singing is so true. On The Snake – you were so involved emotionally. And Bid ‘Em In. Wow! What courage to do that. And I love what you did on Hazel’s Hips. It’s a beautiful work of art. I’m sorry that I didn’t hear it sooner. And really happy to hear it at last.
Victor Janusz, pianist
June 20, 2009
" 'I Think It's Gonna Rain Today' is such a lovely, plaintive rendition. Every other one I've heard always struck me as so overblown, over-produced for such a lovely, haunting song. I love your version. Less is More."
RC
March 28, 2009
I just discovered you, Linda -- by clicking your name at Bread & Roses' website -- and listening to the music samples that you provide. You're just terrific! I'll try to catch you and the rest of the group that you've put together at Yoshi's. Regardless, though, have a wonderful time.
Marilyn Cooney
February 16, 2009
Linda Kosut is always a delight! Her choice of songs covers the gamut from hilarious to deeply moving, and her ease on stage makes the audience feel like a special friend. Her top flight musicians really enhance the experience, too!
Brandy C. Williams Paperie
August 6, 2008
Hi Linda,
Yes, the tribute to Oscar Brown Jr. was a momentous occasion.
Also, you have such a lovely voice. I hope to meet you one day soon.
marty sher
August 4, 2008
Linda,I just re-connected with Robert after all these years and asked about you. I am very happy to see you have done very well...always a nice girl..best wishes, Marty Sher
Chris Fortner
July 20, 2008
I came across your website tonight. I wanted to say hello.
Inge Auerbacher
April 20, 2008
Dear Linda: I met you many years ago on a flight to Europe. Thanks for staying in touch. I also have come a long way since then. Please see my website and go to the end of each window www.ingeauerbacher.com I speak all over the country about the Holocaust and human rights. I would love to hear from you. Best regards, Inge Auerbacher
Mark Johnson, singer/songwriter San Francisco
March 30, 2008
You turning me on to Oscar Brown Jr made me realize the importance of writing and singing your own story. It's very intense and wonderful. Thank you!
David Altschul
March 29, 2008
Linda ---Mazel tov on your award & nomination, the first of many. Blessings, David
The Kornreichs
March 2, 2008
BRAVA! and many CONGRATS on your Backstage Magazine Award for Best Recording. We are so very proud of you.
Love you.
Lara Jackle
December 31, 2007
You were just wonderful! We really really enjoyed your performance. I loved “Walking in Memphis” and “Bruce.” You put together a warm, funny, and intimate, and classy evening! Thank you!
Carolyn Bloom
October 31, 2007
Your concert was terrific...the arrangements were wonderful and your voice was gorgeous.
Terence McDonough
October 27, 2007
I think I lived in the same building as Ms.Kosut. My name is Terence McDonough.I resided at 2780 Claflin Ave. Bx. NY.1st floor...My family lived there from 1950 thru 1970.
Would love to know when Linda is performing in NYC in the future.
Best Wishes and congratulations !!
Regards
Terry McDonough
Elizabeth Doyle
October 16, 2007
The passion of Linda Kosut married to the lyrics of Oscar Brown Jr., plus a dynamite trio make for a most enjoyable evening. From the comedic to the tragic, from the well known songs ("Dat Dere," "Round Midnight") to the lesser known gems, Kosut takes you on a musical journey with her connection to lyric and her innate sense of musicality. Brava!
Steve
October 3, 2007
Your show at the Jazz bakery was great! Anyone interested in song stylings and nailing the lyric HAS to see your show..and buy the cd! I've listened to the cd umpteen times and keep "feeling" the emotion of being there in-person at the show. I am so grateful to be exposed to Mr. Brown's writings through your performance. Your performance sneaks up behind you, grabs you and doesn't let you go...even days later!
Les Michaels, "Life is a cabaret" www.lesmichaels.com
October 1, 2007
LINDA KOSUT'S "OSCAR BROWN JR" SHOW A SMASH HIT! If you missed Linda's show at The Jazz Bakery last Thursday, boy did you miss out! Her voice, her timing, phrasing and most of all her acting - necessary to bring across much of Oscar's music since most are derived from his extensive repertoire of poetry. It was one of the most enjoyable nights I've had and still enjoying through her superb CD that I bought on the way out. You can buy it by going to her CD BABY PAGE (www.cdbaby.com/kosut2)
And read what DON HECKMAN said in the LA TIMES (http://www.calendarlive.com/nightlife/reviews/cl-wk-kosut27sep27,0,6544609.story) Next up: Oct 10 & 11 - Davenport's, Chicago
Judy Maher, poet
August 11, 2007
I love having the company of you and Oscar in my car as I drive all over creation. Your voice is gorgeous (I already knew that), and the songs keep my poetry juices flowing. Good work! Have a wonderful tour.
Norman Curtis, pianist/composer, Oscar Brown Jr. collaborator
July 21, 2007
Review of Long As You're Living, Linda Kosut CD
This CD, like the one Linda did before it, Life Is But A Dream, is an absolute gem. The combination of her voice and the superb Max Perkoff trio is irresistible. Did I say trio? I hear four instruments. Not only is Max a great pianist, but one of the striking features of this album is his warmly expressive and funky trombone backups. There are many surprises here. A Column of Birds is a most unusual song that can make you laugh and cry at the same time. Who but Oscar would come up with a song title like that? And who would dare sing it but Linda? The CD concludes with the title song, a rollicking twelve bar blues in five four time. Its catchy melody will keep reverberating in your brain long after the music has ended. Do not miss this album!
PS - I just love the fact that you put A Column of Birds on your site's opening page. That song knocks me out.
Eric Diamond, playwright, New York
June 23, 2007
What a wonderful show that was. And it was so interesting the way you wove the history into the songs. You are a great talent! Loved the band too. Thanks again for the awesome show.
Jeff Martin
June 23, 2007
Your show was terrific, well paced and very entertaining.
Very happy I went to learn about this great artist.
Baratunde Thurston
June 13, 2007
I saw Linda Kosut's Oscar Brown Jr. tribute show in NYC last week, and it was great. http://www.baratunde.com
Tsulin
April 21, 2007
I just wanted to say I was so impressed with your delivery of your material last Saturday, and especially the slave auctioning song, which must have been such a stretch, but you pulled it off so dramatically and with depth. You are a very good example to your students of taking risk in performance.
Actually I enjoyed every song and was excited, wondering what is she going to do next?
Thank you for a very thought-provoking as well as entertaining evening.
Andria
April 10, 2007
Linda the show was really great! Lily and had a terrific time. I just wished I hadn't waited so long to finally see you sing.
Candice (www.jazzwithcandice.com)
April 4, 2007
I NEED TO THANK YOU -- for allowing Me and so many others
the opportunity to experience (or re-experience) Oscar through you! I think back to our conversation that night at Piedmont, and I can't believe you had any reservations about doing this show. Your heart, Your soul, Your spirit deliver Oscar Brown in THE most memorable of ways. Kudos, sister!! You keep on keepin' on -- I'm certain OBJ is standing on that stage with you!
Maggie Weiss & Robert Birch
April 4, 2007
“ … affected by the beauty of your voice, the words of the song, and the heart with which you sang. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for the gift of you.”
judy kosut kass
April 2, 2007
Linda,
I can't believe I'm reading all these amazing things about you............actually I can!And I'm just so thrilled that you are succeeding so wonderfully.Please e-mail me ,we got a new computer and I lost all my contacts.Love Judy
p.s.Rebekah and Jason are having a baby in Oct!just call me Bubbie.
Kat Fitzerald, jazz vocalist
February 4, 2007
I have wanted to write you since I saw you and your show "Long as you're living....."at Pearl's. It was fabulous. everything. Congratulations on your booking in NYC and upcoming CD.
You have a very good thing going and I am sure it will be quite successful.
Eileen Frishman
January 26, 2007
Thought I would check your website out. Looks and sounds good. Keep it up.
Eileen
Karen Kayser-Benson, casting agent & acting coach
November 15, 2005
I loved your show. I would wax eloquently, but I just plain loved the show. The selection was wonderful, the arrangements were perfect, your voice is full and rich and you sing beautifully. I'd love to hear another hour of songs. Please.