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Karen Briggs
Soul / Jazz / R&B

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THE SOULCHESTRA OF KAREN BRIGGS

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California
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008

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   Karen Briggs: General Info
Member Since8/10/2006
Band Members

With a music career spanning over three decades, here is a brief listing of collaborations in the jazz genre:


Jazz heavyweights to include:

•Alan Holdsworth • André Manga • Bela Fleck (see video) • Bennie Maupin • Billy Higgins • Bobby Lyle • Chaka Khan • Cheikh N'Doye • Dave Grusin • Diane Reeves • Francisco Aguabella • George Duke • Geri Allen • Jeff "Tain" Watts • Kenny Kirkland • Kevin Toney • Ledisi • Leonard Feather (1st Jazz Review) • Lenny White • Les McCann • Luis Conte • Marcus Miller • Milcho Leviev • Mike Phillips • Munyungo Jackson • Nathan East • Nedra Wheeler•Patrice Rushen • Richard Schumacher • Stanley Clarke (see video)• Steve Turre • Straight Ahead • Teddy Edwards • Terri Lynn Carrington • Tommy Davidson • Vertü • Vi Redd • Wynton Marsalis • Women In Jazz (The Kennedy Center)

As a featured soloist, she has worked with a wide pantheon of noteworthy Artists and Producers in other musical genres ranging from Pop to R & B, from charanga to New Age from Hip Hop to Bluegrass:

•Andy Garcia • Arif Mardin • Benise • Cheryl Pepsii Riley • Donnie McClurkin • Howard Hewitt • India.Arie • Jewel Diamond Taylor: Motivational Speaker • Juan Sebastian • Keb-Mo • Kenny Loggins • Kirk Franklin • Loose Ends • Marcus Hummon • Mary-Mary • Nicholas Gunn • NoJazz • Norwood • Rza (WuTang Clan) • Soul II Soul • The Talieson Orchestra • The Unwrapped Band • Vinx • Yanni • Yolanda Adams

Noteable DVD, Movie & TV feature Appearances:

• "Night School" DVD with Stanley Clarke and Bela Fleck

• "The Bobby Jones Gospel Show"

• "Nights of Fire" DVD with Benesi

• "Music of The Heart" starring Meryl Streep

• "Tribute" DVD

• "Yanni: Live At The Acropolis" DVD

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 7:30P
Anthology (See Ad Below) San Diego, California
Jul 16 2008 8:00P
Hollywood Park Casino Inglewood, California
Jul 19 2008 10:30A
Jazz Festival West San Dimus, California
Jul 20 2008 2:00P
Walt Disney Concert Hall Downtown, Los Angeles, California
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
Watts Labor Community Action Committee Los Angeles, California
Jul 26 2008 5:00P
LA County Museum Los Angeles
Aug 6 2008 6:00P
Easton Towne Center at Towne Square Columbus, Ohio
Aug 8 2008 7:00P
Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival Oakville
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
Taste of the Lake Jazz Fest Mission Viejo, California
Sep 20 2008 7:00P
Jazz In Pink a Collective of Women in jazz! San Diego, California
Dec 12 2008 5:00P
The Benesi Cruise 2008! Los Angeles, California
Dec 13 2008 7:00P
The Benise Cruise 2008! Miami, Florida

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   About Karen Briggs

ALL HAIL KISS'HA CHOICE MY PROFILE EDITOR/GODDESS


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Karen's live performances are "electrifying and explosive!"
She was born in New York City and raised in Portsmouth, VA where she learned to play violin in a classroom setting at the age of 12.

Her style encompasses a unique melismatic, 'vocal-like' soul, thus giving her a rare and distinguishable signature of sound.

She has been sought after to record or appear in a wide variety of musical situations ranging from Symphony (The Virginia Symphony) Gospel to Jazz, Latin Music (Francisco Aguabella/Benesi) to Hip Hop (Wu Tang Clan, Hidden Beach: Unwrapped Volumes I - IV). Another noteworthy fact is that Karen is thee first violinist to win Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater!

Described as "that lady in red", her fiery performances in the multi-platinum selling, "Yanni: Live at the Acropolis" PBS special has been seen and remembered by literally millions of people around the world.

In between touring, sessions and live guest appearances, Karen is in the final stages of completing a long awaited solo CD called, "Soulchestral Groove", a release which features her in her own light as a composer, player, and arranger!

Please enjoy a preview of some of her music and videos.
If there are any booking inquiries, please leave an email message.




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Lisabeth





Jul 6 2008 8:49 PM

Stoppin' in to say hello. Once again, your work truly amazes me.

Lisabeth
G. Calvin Weston





Jul 6 2008 6:48 PM

SOUNDS GREAT..LOVE TO PLAY WITH YOU SOME TIMES..OK..THANKS..FOR THE MUSIC..KOOL...
D’Slyce





Jul 6 2008 7:27 PM

Rest up! Looks like you're at it again soon :-)
Lucky In Life





Jul 4 2008 3:29 PM

I didn't want the day to pass without stopping in to wish you a safe and happy 4th!

Sandi
RENAISSANCE





Jul 5 2008 9:25 AM

Peace...

Praying your 4th of July was amazing!


Because of Him,
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Whatshisface





Jul 5 2008 10:46 AM

Gods' Grace continue to touch you!

Face
PHOENIX





Jul 4 2008 1:20 AM

Hi Karen, just stopped by 2 see how u were doing...well I see that u r drained. Well rest & relax & enjoy your 4th of July, I hope??? Be safe & God Bless. Much <3
Funky Walt





Jul 3 2008 10:46 PM

HAVE A SAFE BLESSED AND PEACEFUL FOURTH MY WONDERFUL FRIEND
WALTER
Kathy





Jul 3 2008 1:12 PM

Karen-

Happy 4th of July!
SexxyJazzy





Jul 3 2008 1:20 PM

Enjoy the holiday!! Much more success to you.....I used to play a lil back in the day.
susan


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Jul 3 2008 11:08 AM

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Brandi





Jul 3 2008 11:07 AM

Well sweetie, prayer and thoughts with you!! Asking for prayers back as I wait in limbo with the Today Show....BIGGEST HUGS your way!
Brandi
Brenda





Jul 3 2008 8:38 AM

Hey Karen Brigg....Remember there is a rainbow after the storm....God always watches over us...God Keeps On Blessing You...You are a Beautiful Sister...God Bless You...Peace And Blessings...
SHAN





Jul 3 2008 9:04 AM

Hi Karen, I was running around like a crazy woman here at work. I was listening to one of your solos on the "Tribute" CD. I am now relaxed. You're the best. Hope the rest of your day smoothes out.
Shan
MILTON J. COMEAUX, Jr. Aka THE SHAMAN





Jul 3 2008 9:11 AM

hi, Karen
we've met and played together years ago... smile
living life is constant change.
some days we laugh, some days we will cry but all is in order much like birth, it really hurts to grow and leave that place of comfort... You are sooo Blessed!!! May God give you strength to continue in His grace...
Christine Jolley





Jul 3 2008 6:18 AM

Hey Karen,
"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Have a blessed day:)
Christine
Cheryl





Jul 3 2008 6:20 AM

Hi Karen...


Yes, you are human, and a musical gift from God... I hope you'll have a much better part of the rest of the day :-)


-Cheryl-
angie


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Jul 3 2008 12:53 AM

I wish you a "HAPPY DAY"


Angie
ERIKBERTON





Jul 2 2008 1:50 PM

Hello Karen.
Thanks a lot for the add.
Very nice music.
Have a great summer.
Erikberton.
the Czech Cellist Frantisek Brikcius





Jul 2 2008 6:16 AM

Dear Karen,

Thanks for the add. Nice to meet you there. Best Regards.


Frantisek :-)


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