A Jazzy Valentine Concert
FRI, FEB 14, 2025
8:00 PM
DATE: FRI, February 14, 2025
TIME: 8:00 PM
General Admission: $25 Adults / $20 Seniors and Students with ID / $18 Members
Celebrate love and jazz on Valentine’s Day at Flushing Town Hall with Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti. Marion Cowings, renowned for his velvety baritone voice and mastery of scat singing, has performed at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. With a career spanning decades, his performances are a blend of sophistication, emotion, and storytelling that have captivated audiences worldwide.
TIME: 8:00 PM
General Admission: $25 Adults / $20 Seniors and Students with ID / $18 Members
Celebrate love and jazz on Valentine’s Day at Flushing Town Hall with Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti. Marion Cowings, renowned for his velvety baritone voice and mastery of scat singing, has performed at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. With a career spanning decades, his performances are a blend of sophistication, emotion, and storytelling that have captivated audiences worldwide.
Sharing the stage is Kim Kalesti, an extraordinary vocalist known for her dynamic range and compelling stage presence. As longtime collaborators, Marion and Kim have recorded multiple albums and performed extensively, creating an unparalleled synergy in their musical interpretations. Their partnership extends beyond the stage, having co-founded the Vocal Jazz Department at NYU, where they nurtured a new generation of jazz artists.
Enjoy an evening of romantic melodies and timeless jazz standards that will fill your hearts with joy and rhythm. Perfect for couples, friends, or solo jazz lovers, this concert is a celebration of love and music. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories with someone special!
About The Artists
Marion Cowings
Jazz singer Marion Cowings, a New York native and master of scat, performed as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein while still in high school. Mentored by Jon Hendricks, he began his career performing with jazz legends and later partnered with vocalist Kim Kalesti, co-founding NYU’s Vocal Jazz Department. Known for his smooth baritone, Cowings has graced iconic venues like Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, and the Village Vanguard, earning a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and a Clio Award.
Kim Kalesti
About The Artists
Marion Cowings
Jazz singer Marion Cowings, a New York native and master of scat, performed as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein while still in high school. Mentored by Jon Hendricks, he began his career performing with jazz legends and later partnered with vocalist Kim Kalesti, co-founding NYU’s Vocal Jazz Department. Known for his smooth baritone, Cowings has graced iconic venues like Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, and the Village Vanguard, earning a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and a Clio Award.
Kim Kalesti
New York City artist Kim Kalesti channels her creative vision through watercolor, music, and storytelling, offering profound reflections on life and the human experience. A lifelong artist, Kalesti’s work reveals the struggles and triumphs that shape her journey, resonating with audiences from all walks of life.
An accomplished jazz performer, she thrived in the vibrant 1980s New York scene, collaborating with legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry. As part of a vocal duet with Marion Cowings, she recorded two acclaimed albums featuring jazz greats like Kenny Barron and Eddie Gomez. Kalesti’s artistry, shaped by her passion and perseverance, continues to inspire exploration and connection.