02 August 6:30pm
01 August
Point Chevalier RSA - 1136 Gt North Rd
Kim Carr is a Taranaki based jazz singer who is quickly establishing herself as a “singer with sass”. Classically trained, she’s built up a diverse repertoire and vocal range- from foot stomping swinging jazz standards to smooth, soft ballads. Kim has been singing most of her life in a range of roles- from schoolteacher, in musicals and shows to friends’ celebrations. She has Performed on the big stage at the age of 19 in the 1987 World Expo in Brisbane. With her lifelong love of singing and a move to Taranaki she became the Resident Jazz singer at the New Plymouth Novotel. Since then, Kim has collaborated with numerous local and international musicians. During an extended trip to Puerto Rico she lived her dream singing with local musicians in colourful Caribbean bars. A Candlelight Jazz event she organised and performed at in New Plymouth’s Little Theatre last month was sold out. Kim’s striking vocals were beautifully supported and enhanced by her talented four piece band. Kim may be new to the Auckland music scene, but she’s already had a hugely successful Auckland debut concert this year. At the Pah Homestead in April she Joined forces with some of Auckland’s finest jazz musicians, Ben Fernandez-Piano, Steve Sherriff-Saxophone, Nick Taylor-Bass and Hannah de Koster- Drums. Together these super talented Auckland musicians will take the audience on a ‘Journey of Jazz.’
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