“Her vocals are impressive throughout with a ‘less-is-more’ approach…her soft delivery makes the tale of lost love resonate even more deeply.”
— DownBeat Magazine
Featured Single
My passion for transforming iconic 80s songs into unexpected Jazz covers continues! This 1983 Men at Work classic was written by frontman, Colin Hay. He said that the song reflected his fear that he might be consumed by success, especially with regard to his tendency toward addiction and how he must avoid the pitfalls of fame. It also contains the lyric that inspired the title of my upcoming album, 'Especially at Night'! This is the first time I've featured a clarinet, and Ken Peplowski brings the fire to this track. Mel Torme quoted: “Since the advent of Benny Goodman, there have been too few clarinetists to fill the void that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few. The man is magic.” I loved working with Ken, and am so grateful that he has graced this track with his passion and artistry. More about Ken here: https://www.kenpeplowski.com/
“With a voice that’s easy on the ears and heavy on the heart, this singer follows her emotional compass… using an artful blend of confidence and confidential expression.” - Dan Bilawsky
“As your ears attune to the pin drop purity and transcendent exquisiteness of Kari Kirkland’s soulful yet ethereal vocals on her lush, deeply intimate debut album Wild is the Wind, you may find yourself connecting so intensely to her breathy emotional invitations that you’ll wonder why this is the first time you’re hearing from her.” - Jonathan Widran
Latest Full Album
if (when you go) released on January 13, 2023
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