Karin Krog in New York, October 29

[Pete C]

Legendary Norwegian Jazz Singer Makes Rare New York Appearance
Karin Krog/Steve Kuhn Duo in Benefit Concert for Norwegian Seamen's Church, Tuesday, October 29, 7PM

New York, August 31, 2013 – On Tuesday, October 29, at 7pm, Karin Krog and Steve Kuhn will perform in a benefit concert for the Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 East 52nd Street. This is a very rare U.S. appearance for Krog, and she will be reunited with long-time collaborator Kuhn on piano. Suggested donation is $20.

One of Europe's best-known and most distinctive jazz singers, Norway's Karin Krog has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz since the 1960s. Comfortable in an eclectic range of musical styles from mainstream to experimental, she's been called "a superlative interpreter of standards" by the BBC. Karin's international career began to take off in 1966; in 1967 she performed in Los Angeles with Don Ellis, Red Mitchell and Clare Fischer. Her 1971 collaboration with Dexter Gordon, "Some Other Spring," is considered a classic jazz vocal recording by critics and aficionados. Karin has also recorded with such luminaries as Archie Shepp, John Surman and Jan Garbarek. In 2007 she received Norway's most prestigious culture award, the Anders Jahres Culture Prize. Karin's collaborations with pianist Steve Kuhn go back more than 40 years; over the years the two have released three albums together, beginning with "We Could Be Flying," in 1974, and most recently in 2006, with "Together Again."

Over a career of a half-century and counting, Steve Kuhn has earned renown as one of the most lyrical and affecting pianists in jazz, with an unfailingly beautiful touch and a sophisticated sense of swing. Steve is a sensitive collaborator with singers, and has had a long association with Sheila Jordan. He has led a number of critically acclaimed trios over the years, most recently with Steve Swallow and Joey Baron.

[uli]

Pete C in the house!

[Ron Thorne]

This should be quite an evening.

I was made aware of Karin Krog by our Norwegian friend Helge (Sand on JC), and have enjoyed several recordings as a result. Her versatility is pretty stunning.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry3aUHyu_L4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSAy58weGyE

[cookie]

I am so excited! Really grateful.

[cookie]

Anybody here going to hear Karin Krog next Tuesday? I'm looking forward to seeing PeteC and grateful for his effort to organize the concert. Would love to say hi to others who mighr be there.

[uli]

Happy b-day cookie!

forgot if it's today or yesterday but jazzcorner tweeted it!

[Pete C]

It's a Time Out critics' pick.

http://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/ka ... steve-kuhn

Cookie, I'm looking forward to seeing you.

[Mike Schwartz]

I hope it all goes off well and that you get a good crowd to support!!

[Ron Thorne]

Best of luck, and hopes for a full, responsive "house". Wish I could be there.

[hornplayer]

There's just too much going on at once!

[Pete C]

http://instagram.com/p/gFB9yKp7uS/#

[Pete C]

The concert was a raging success. Great turnout, great acoustics, and an exquisite, spellbinding performance. I'm so pleased that I was able to help make this happen for the artists and for the New York audience. Karin's encore performance of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" brought tears to multiple eyes.

[Mike Schwartz]

Pete has obviously put a lot of work into this gig, let's respect that and keep any and all bullshit out of this forum.

This is not a request.

If you need to address what I have stated here, please start a thread in the feedback forum or The Alley.

Thanks