Kristin Korb Sweet Dreams Celebration at Carleton College

Celebrated international performer, recording artist, and educator, Kristin Korb is a bassist and vocalist who brings joyful drive and passion into everything she does. Whether accompanying her singing or arranging gems from the Great American Songbook or pop culture, her music radiates uplifting vibes and irresistible swing. London Jazz News captured it well: “she has a way of taking anything and making it sound cool.”

In this concert, Kristin performs works from her newest album, Sweet Dreams (2024, Giant Sheep Music), a bold jazz tribute to the Eurythmics. MTV and Annie Lennox’s soaring vocals were the soundtrack of Kristin’s teenage years, leaving a lasting imprint. Now, she brings her personal take on 12 of the band’s most beloved songs, weaving their timeless hits into a vibrant tapestry of jazz storytelling. JazzWax lauded the album: “Each song is transformed and elevated to something more interesting than the original. Kudos to Kristin for taking on these songs.”...

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Celebrated international performer, recording artist, and educator, Kristin Korb is a bassist and vocalist who brings joyful drive and passion into everything she does. Whether accompanying her singing or arranging gems from the Great American Songbook or pop culture, her music radiates uplifting vibes and irresistible swing. London Jazz News captured it well: “she has a way of taking anything and making it sound cool.”

In this concert, Kristin performs works from her newest album, Sweet Dreams (2024, Giant Sheep Music), a bold jazz tribute to the Eurythmics. MTV and Annie Lennox’s soaring vocals were the soundtrack of Kristin’s teenage years, leaving a lasting imprint. Now, she brings her personal take on 12 of the band’s most beloved songs, weaving their timeless hits into a vibrant tapestry of jazz storytelling. JazzWax lauded the album: “Each song is transformed and elevated to something more interesting than the original. Kudos to Kristin for taking on these songs.”

This event is free and open to the public. No ticket or reservation is needed to attend.

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