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Here is what a few people are saying about Joey:

"As an Artist - as a singer and song writer, Joey inspires me with her beautiful talents; her compelling voice. I've worked with many talented artists but I am most impressed with Joey -for the special loveliness of her voice is her magic charm."
– Mark Mazzetti, Co Producer,
Mark Mazzetti Entertainment, former A&R Executive with A&M

 

". . .Just an incredible voice -- beautiful original songs. Very, very talented.”
– David Starzyk, television actor: The Practice, NYPD Blue, Mr. Sterling and others

 

 

"All of this (Jazz del Soul all star band) to back the brilliantly seductive vocal interpretations of Joey (Marguerite).”
- Cathedral Park Jazz Festival Committee / St. Johns Review

 

 

“Joey’s singing is mainstream first rate. . . real tenderness and depth. When I first heard ‘In My Life,’ it just blew me away.  She sings like an angel  . . ."
- Jeff Clarke, former weekday afternoon air talent, kink FM 102, Portland, OR

 

 

“I am very excited about working with Joey and this group. I love her ideas!”
- Brian Dunning, international flutist/recording artist, Nightnoise, Windham Hill Records

 

 

“Really, Joey is a fantastic multi-talent -- geez, that woman can really sing! She is Basia, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Brenda Russell, a female Al Jarreau, and more rolled into one. . . her music crosses as many lines as theirs -- all tastes, all ages. The most amazing thing is that no matter who you are, you find yourself pressing 'play' over and over again for hours, day after day - and still wanting more.”
- Calvin Walker, R&B recording artist and record producer

 

 

“Joey is a really great vocalist. AND, it is a real treat to play and arrange for a group like this. . . lots of challenge and fun. I love the way Joey is going about things, her innovative arrangement ideas and interpretations as well as her own compositions. It’s danceable, too! She’s really great.”
- Gordon Lee, pianist, composer, arranger
(Gordon Lee Quartet, Jim Pepper, Gladys Knight & The Pips)

 

 

“(Joey's) is infectious music from the heart and soul. . . it gets right under your skin and feeds the spirit. No matter what your taste, you will love the music of Joey Marguerite . . . That’s why they often call her ( pop/adult contemporary) interpretations ‘souljazz.’ It is the expression of the musical genius and gifts of Ms. Joey Marguerite. She is The Velvet Voice.”
- Nancy Dee, KMHD Radio 89.1 FM

 

 

“Joey is a true musician. . . a fine vocal talent. She has really got something there. You’ll be hearing a lot more from her.”
- Art Abrams, Band leader, Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band

 

 

“Incredibly talented with a great, great voice.”
- Rebecca Webb, morning show host, AM Northwest, Channel 2 Television, Portland, OR; former morning news anchor, kink FM 102, Portland, OR