Nominated for five Grammys, singer/pianist Karrin Allyson moves with ease and authority from the Great American Songbook of Gershwin and Porter to the Great American Jazz Songbook of Duke and Thelonius and Miles and Dizzy, with infusions of the musical essences of Rio and Paris. Legendary jazz critic Gary Giddins said in the Village Voice: "Allyson brings a timbre that is part ice and part grain — incisive, original, and emotionally convincing." This is an artist who brings plenty of heart and warmth to her singing, with an emotional range from bittersweet to sassy.

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Karrin Allyson Quartet

Lesher Center for the Arts

Hosted by visionary curator Deborah Grace Winer, Songbook Sundays returns to Dizzy’s Club with an evening honoring one of the most iconic duos in the history of show standards. Many know Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein for the enduring brilliance of Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I, and The Sound of Music– all of which receive inventive reimagining from each new generation of Broadway creators. But few understand the depth of their commitment to addressing social issues through music, lyrics, and character development. Don’t miss this exploratory evening that features a roster of intergenerational talent: Karrin Allyson, Jenn Gambatese, and Tyreek McDole.

Karrin Allyson

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Aug 3, 2025

Karrin Allyson Quartet · Lesher Center for the Arts

Apr 21, 2024

Songbook Sundays: Rodgers And Hammerstein · Jazz at Lincoln Center

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