4 States Of Jazz at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts And Cultural Center

Karen Frisk is a versatile vocalist who has performed in several areas of the country with local and world-renowned jazz artists.

Karen expresses a very diverse sound. Her vocal styles cover breathy ballads to heart-wrenching blues, sexy Latin rhythms to up-tempo swing and more.

She has been influenced by some of her favorite artists… Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, and several more.

Having developed a sound all her own, Karen is considered one of the most respected premier jazz vocalists in Southern New England. She makes a musical event fun for the audience and the band – whether it’s a high energy venue, or a more intimate environment....

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Karen Frisk is a versatile vocalist who has performed in several areas of the country with local and world-renowned jazz artists.

Karen expresses a very diverse sound. Her vocal styles cover breathy ballads to heart-wrenching blues, sexy Latin rhythms to up-tempo swing and more.

She has been influenced by some of her favorite artists… Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, and several more.

Having developed a sound all her own, Karen is considered one of the most respected premier jazz vocalists in Southern New England. She makes a musical event fun for the audience and the band – whether it’s a high energy venue, or a more intimate environment.

She’ll bend the notes, play with the timing and keep swingin’! What a percussive rhythm machine!

Joining her are jazz masters from 4 States in the Northeast…
CT’s own: The Legendary Donn Trenner, piano
RI – Internationally known Dave Zinno on bass
NY’s – Ron Vincent on drums
MA – Boston Pops’ Mike Monaghan on Sax.

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