Recently, I had the pleasure of spending the better part of an hour in a live interview with Alvin Jones, host of PlanetJazz radio. Back story: I felt like I, in some ways, had already met Alvin — he’s the …
Legendary contemporary jazz saxophonist Dave Koz gave some love to Cherish, the first single from Certain Elements, recently on his syndicated show, The Dave Koz Lounge, broadcast every Sunday on SiriusXM station Watercolors. Dave was introduced to Cherish by mutual …
Nice review came through on Jazz Weekly. George Harris (no relation!) spotlights several of the wonderful musicians on the record in his write-up. In addition to saying the title track “glows with wonderment” he also colors the album as “upbeat …
Last Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, I got a call from Neal Sapper, head of New World ‘n Jazz. Neal has been spearheading introducing “Certain Elements” (the album) to straight-ahead jazz stations. Copies mailed out about five weeks ago in mid-January, …
New music, new album! My latest CD, “Certain Elements,” is out and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. With its mix of covers and originals, Certain Elements digs deep into varied styles and moods. Read about the CD’s …
Check out the new promo video and the lyric video for Karla’s new smooth-jazz single, Cherish!
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In anticipation of my new CD, Certain Elements, releasing Fri., Oct. 5, we’ve pre-released a single from the project to contemporary jazz radio. The single, “Cherish,” is a contemporary jazz remake of the 1966 No. 1 hit by The …
I’m excited to announce my recent appointment with the School of Music at Kennesaw State University, joining that department’s outstanding Jazz Studies area as Artist-in-Residence teaching Vocal Jazz this fall.
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Last November, acclaimed bassist and longtime friend Tom Kennedy called to say he was working on a new track for his upcoming CD, a song featuring jazz guitarist Chuck Loeb, and would I like to be on it, singing the melody along with the guitar in …
Since last fall, I’ve been working in the studio to finish up music I’ve wanted to release for some time — and spring brings it close to fruition! Some of my friends out there have been waiting for these recordings — original songs I’ve …