LINDA KUNKIN
and
VLAD WEST
are recording artists with many CDs and movies to their credits.
Their international audio cassette CHEERS was played at many
radio stations in USA, Russia, Israel and Germany. They were often
guests at Jewish and Russian television programs with their interviews
and performances.
Linda Kunkin
renders her beautiful and stylish singing voice to native songs of
many lands:
Hebrew, Russian, Belorussian, Yiddish, Ukrainian, Polish, Italian,
Spanish
etc. For many years Linda has been accompanied by the highly polished stylings of her husband
Vlad West,
also known as Vladimir Sermakashev, an internationally recognized jazz
musician, who has played with prominent Jazz musicians, including
performances with
Duke Ellington
and
Gerry Mulligan
in Moscow. Vlad was an inspiration and consultant for the movie
"MOSCOW ON THE HUDSON".
They performed at the Waldorf Astoria, the Marriott Marquis,
Grossingers, Raleigh Hotel and many more, including Jewish centers
through out the Metropolitan area. They also has done performances to
benefit Israel Bonds, Hadassah, and B’nai Brith.
"Linda Kunkin... another bright shining star in our very own galaxy!"
- Tone Magazine.
"High praises have been sung for this musical team... a marriage made
in heaven"
- Tempo Magazine. "Their
versatility and professionalism makes them a hard to beat. I love
them!"
- Damian Wagner