Karin Carson is a talented and highly appealing jazz singer as can be heard on her recording debut, The Time Is Now. However Miss Carson is more than just a vocalist for she is an organizer, a spokeswoman, and an activist for the jazz music that she loves. She makes things happen, whether it is gigs for her fellow musicians, publicity for jazz, or new musical partnerships.
Her debut recording, The Time Is Now, teams Karin with a brilliant rhythm section. Among the many highlights are an unusual up tempo version of Duke Ellington's “Prelude To A Kiss” featuring Gregory Hutchinson, a live rendition of “Lush Life” that has Karin accompanied by Christian McBride on piano, and a vocal-bass duet on “Save Your Love For Me.” The collection as a whole forms a soundtrack for her purposeful life since that time and throughout, Karin sounds at her best, interpreting the lyrics with plenty of feeling.
“My life is an ongoing process and I can't say for sure what the future holds for me. I would really love to tour, see the world and make a lot of music. Whatever my future is, I want to make a difference.” She already has and it is a sure bet that plenty of important accomplishments are in her future. – Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist
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