One of the premier jazz vocalists of her generation, former Twin Cities resident Karrin Allyson can scat with a vitality that recalls Ella Fitzgerald, get smoky with the blues, add fresh intrigue to both bop and pop, sound like a native in French and Portuguese, and render a ballad so exquisitely that it's like inventing emotion. She's simply brilliant as a song interpreter, always transforming even the most familiar lyrics into something magical with her intonation and phrasing. And she has a fine touch on piano. Allyson's latest album is last year's... More >>>