International Press

“But the main attraction remains this voice, which can do everything, which is even more intoxicating in detail than in volume, which does not need pathos, to be stunning… It is a blessing and illustrates that a young woman with a great artistic and cultural consciousness comes to work here.” [Read more]

— Ane Hebeisen, Der Bund

“Ekep Nkwelle, an upcoming star is entering the scene. Not only her powerful and highly variable voice helps her, but also a radiant presence, as otherwise only established artists succeed.” [Read more]

— Peter Wäch, Plattform J

“Ekep Nkwelle is a 24-year-old jazz singer from Cameroon, living in New York, whose voice has everything that puts you in full-length enrapture. Her improvisations shear out in realms that leave you amazed, and her song catalog is quite a bit wider than that of other American jazz singers. Grammys will follow. And everything else that glitters golden.” [Read more]

— Ane Hebeisen, Der Bund

National Press

“…[Nkwelle] always outdoes herself. The jazz world is eagerly awaiting her first album.” [Read more]

- Will Friedwald, The New York Sun

“Nkwelle is a rising star of her own...The 25-year-old singer somehow manages to sound both solidly in the tradition and like no-one else.” [Read more]

- Paul Reynolds, All About Jazz

“Although only 25, Ms. Nkwelle skillfully [does] what great jazz singers are expected to do by bringing us, the audience, into the creation process, getting us to feel and breathe along with her.” [Read more]

- Will Friedwald, The New York Sun

“Ekep Nkwelle, has already toured with jazz legends. Polished stage presence belies her years. Nkwelle has style, a gorgeous satin voice, wide vocal range, and terrific control. To say she hears things we don’t is putting it mildly. The artist reformats songs to fit her own iconoclastic rhythms and emphasis.” [Read more]

- Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town

“…Ekep Nkwelle – a young singer with an extraordinary jazz sensibility, and an artist who approaches songs in her own way.” [Read more]

- Aaron Diehl, 92NY Insider