KARLA HARRIS
Genres: Vocal Jazz, Pop, Art Song, Folk • United States

With a style and range that runs from velvety vulnerability to soul-tinged power, singer Karla Harris is known for jazz vocals that bring honeyed nuance, sophisticated warmth and dynamic delivery to the songs she sings. She weaves her influences of jazz, the standards, swing, blues and soul, as well as an affinity for Latin jazz, into a multi-textured musical tapestry, blending boundaries while remaining respectful to the roots of each tune. Her art lies not only in expansive vocals but also in a knack for tapping into the emotion of a song and delivering it fully. Karla’s love for singing started first with a love for words and the power of their expression, written or sung. As a girl, she often spent Saturday mornings writing little stories and Saturday afternoons transcribing lyrics from some favorites in her parents’ eclectic album collection – Nancy Wilson, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr., Billie Holiday, read more...