28 Jan Winter Jazz presents Karrin Allyson in concert at The Palm Friday
[click "Play" to hear Karrin Allyson interview]
Karrin Allyson's voice sounds as if it has been warmed over charcoal. Her pliable instruments changes in a blink from honey to sass.
The Telluride Society for Jazz has brought Karrin back in town for its 2009 Winter Jazz series to perform Friday, January 30, 8 p.m. on the stage of the Michael D. Palm Theatre.
Music is in Karrin's genetic stew: both grandparents played classical sounds and her mother was a clasical pianist. Growing up, Karrin not only played piano, she also listened hard to a wide range of female singers/writers, including Carly Simon, Carol King, Joni Mitchell, and later, Bonnie Raiit.
By junior high, Karrin was playing and singing in public. She discovered jazz in college upon hearing a Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderly recording.
To hear more about her career path and a sneak preview of the set she plans for the evening, click "play" and listen to her podcast.
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