It was during that phase that she became acquainted with jazz guitarist Chuck Loeb. When wedding bells began to chime, none other than Stan Getz was on hand as best man. Carmen Cuesta went on to assume the role of tried-and-true background vocalist, adapting her style to enhance many gigs time and again. The spectrum of artists she has accompanied includes Grover Washington Jr., Michael Franks, Gato Barbieri, Peabo Bryson, Earl Klugh, Jim Hall, Till Brönner and Fessler. At the same time, efforts with her husband were commenced full-swing to move into the New York club scene.

These resulted in regular live appearances delighting the hip and very hep at such venerable spots as the Blue Note or Fat Tuesdays, sharing the spotlight with such world-class musicians as Will Lee, Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, Dave Weckl or Mitchel Forman in her band.

Although the birth of their two daughters did interrupt the course of her solo career for a time, the cudos she received for her solo debut album "One Kiss" are now being followed up by "Peace Of Mind", a production devoted to English-language lyrics (with a "Spanish" bonus track) and the definitive step in becoming a name to be reckoned with.