if (when you go)
Kari's Second Studio album
if (when you go) released on January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023 marked the release date for Kari's second studio album, 'if (when you go)'.
Collaborating once again with Shelly Berg, the duo assembled an all-star ensemble featuring the legendary Peter Erskine, Dean Parks, Kevin Axt, Brian Kilgore, with feature performances by Terell Stafford and Carlitos del Puerto.
Led by Kirkland’s intimate, honest vocal style, the unique arrangements encapsulate an essence of hope in this collection of contemporary songs including Sting’s Fragile, Coldplay’s Fix You, and Jeff Buckley’s Lover, You Should’ve Come Over.
Recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, Kari's vocals soar over a sonic landscape of pristinely recorded, masterful jazz musicianship, big-band-esque horn lines, lush string arrangements, and top tier production.
Kari Kirkland | Vocals, Co-production Shelly Berg | Keyboards, Arrangements, Co-production Peter Erskine | Drums Dean Parks | Guitar Brian Kilgore | Percussion Kevin Axt | Bass Terrel Stafford | Trumpet Carlitos del Puerto | Bass Jason Arkins | Saxophone David Mason | Saxophone Camilo Molina | Trumpet Michael Gutierrez | Trumpet Brandon Bryant | Trombone Budapest Scoring Orchestra | Strings
