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Instruments:
Alto Saxophone and all Woodwinds
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Originally
from: New Berlin, Wisconsin. Now living in Hollywood.
Music Ed: Bachelor
of Music in Jazz Studies degree and a Master of Music in Woodwinds
Performance degree from the University of North Texas. Karolyn is
also an Applied Woodwind teacher, clinician and band director. She
is the recipient of many pretigious scholorships and awards.
Performance
Highlights:
- Since 1992 toured as a regular member of Doc
Severinsen's former "Tonight Show Big Band"
- From 1997-1999, Music Director, Contractor, lead alto sax and soloist
player for Bobby Caldwell
- Member of the Dallas Jazz Orchestra for 8 years
- International music festivals including Concorde JVC, Texas Jazz,
Montreaux Jazz, Hawaii Jazz, Norway Jazz Cruise, St. Kitt's Jazz and
Summerfest.
- Musician for a diverse list of performers ranging from Mel Torme,
Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Hal Linden, Freddie Hubbard, Art Farmer,
Marvin Stamm, Joe Williams, Diane Reeves, The Four Freshman, Bobby
Shew, The Fifth Dimension, Rod Stewart, Van Morrison to the Moody
Blues.
- Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Concert with Michael Andrew and Swingerhead
- Recorded with Doc Severinsen, Keith Bilderbeck, Bobby Caldwell,
Steve Speigl Big Band, John Thomas, Dennis Lapron, Dallas Jazz Orchestra,
University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band.
Currently based in Los Angeles and performing worldwide.
Here is a nice performance
review, by JohnnyJazz,
that Karolyn was on:
Brad Carow Septet
Michael D's ..Camarillo, Ca.
8-3-02
Bob Summers..Trumpet / Flugelhorn Karolyn Kafer..Tenor / Flute
Brad Carow.. Alto / Bari Dave Renick..Drums Larry Jones.. Trombone
Bill Fulton ..Piano
Bob Summers has the word "BEBOP" on his license plate, and in his
soul too, I might add. He is simply one of the premier Trumpet players
in the business of jazz. High notes, low notes and everything in between.
His soaring solos are incredible, his ideas brilliant. His solilioquy
on There'll Be Some Changes Made" was as hot as a two dollar pistol.
Karolyn Kafer with the big sound and rollicking style, had the
audience spellbound. With the face of an angel and a manner of playing
that is just what it ought to be, a study in swinging. Every note
and phrase was pure excitement. Gene Lees is correct when he praises
her as one of the best. Kafer is a Tenor player of immense talent.
Bill Fulton is one of the elite Pianists in the L.A. area, and tonight
was no exception as he romped and alternately sweet talked that keyboard
into submission. Speed, dexterity and touch are Fulton's fortŽ, and
it all shone through on this engagement. Larry Jones on Trombone poured
his patented style into the mix and it added still another dimension
to an already fine group. Great tunes, great performers , great crowd,
great venue, Who could ask for anything more?
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