Eleanor Rigby

Whatever Lola Wants - Sarah Vaughan

Preview Karrin Allyson's forthcoming album, A Kiss for Brazil (Origin Records).

Karrin Allyson - Biography

Born in the midwest, living in New York City for the last 25 years, and a proud citizen of the world, five-time Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, composer, and bandleader Karrin Allyson is adding to her lovingly-long list of Brazilian repertoire with A Kiss for Brazil, to be released on Origin Records in the spring of 2024. 

Joining Karrin is a very special guest, the great singer, songwriter, and composer Rosa Passos, on two songs: Rosa’s own composition “Dunas” (with new English lyrics penned by Karrin) and also the Vinicius de Moraes classic “O Grande Amor.” It’s a vocal match made in heaven. 

Karrin and her stellar group of Brazilian players (Rafael Barata, drums; Vitor Gonçalves, piano/accordion; Yotam Silberstein, guitar; and Harvie S, bass) also perform other classics such as “So Many Stars,” “Manha de Carnaval,” “Flor de Lis,” “The Gift (Recado Bossa Nova),” and “The Island.”

Throughout her live performances and her 15 previous albums, Karrin’s talent runs the musical gamut between French chansons, The Great American Songbook, instrumental jazz standards with new lyrics, pop, blues, bossa nova, a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein, and her all-original CD Some of That Sunshine (2018), along with another special project, Shoulder to Shoulder: Centennial Tribute to Woman’s Suffrage (August 2019), featuring a vast array of talent including Madeleine Peyroux, Rosanne Cash, Harry Belafonte, Rapsody, and Kurt Elling, to name just a few.

Karrin is always composing and released two new original singles in 2023: “Falling Up” and “Just Passin’ Through.”

Ms. Allyson travels the globe, playing clubs, festivals, performing arts centers, and beyond, as well as teaching at Hartt School of Music and William Paterson University. With her partner Bill McGlaughlin, she also hosts the radio show “B&K Cafe” on wwfm.org.  

Karrin, who got her Bachelors degree in piano performance with a French minor, was bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate in 2023 from her alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and has been a bandleader in many different situations with some of the best in the business.

Karrin is a storyteller who swings and is still singing to you—in the key of now.


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07. Manha De Carnaval

All About That Bass - Postmodern Jukebox European Tour Version

Step into a world where rhythm and romance share the same heartbeat. This album brings the smooth charm of the swing era to life — music that smiles, sways, and never sits still for long.

Each piece tells its own little story: moments of love and longing, the buzz of city nights, the calm of early mornings, and the easy confidence of someone chasing dreams one beat at a time. The melodies carry both laughter and reflection, capturing the feeling of life in motion — full of heart, hope, and a touch of mischief.

Elegant yet playful, this collection is for anyone who loves the sound of good times wrapped in timeless style. Sit back, tap your foot, and let the rhythm take you where it wants to go.



Weather Within

Pink Martini - Splendor In The Grass (2009)

11.Pink Martini - Sing

Wow! Coming up to 100k plays! Thanks for the love everyone. You can check out my original songs and upcoming shows on Instagram @_steph_casey or at stephcasey.com.

Background to this recording:
I was delighted when talented composer and musician Shauna-Kay Hamilton invited me to do a collaboration with her. She suggested we do a cover of "Killing Me Softly". Initially I felt intimidated - such a huge, well-loved song. But then I started humming it and soon I was hooked and so I said okay let's give it a go. 

So here is our version. We hope you enjoy it and thanks so much for taking a listen.

A big thanks to Joe Drzewiecki for giving his time and knowledge to help eliminate pesky hissing S's on the vocal track. Check out Joe's wonderful music here: http://soundcloud.com/jomama-2

Info on the song: composed by Charles Fox and written by Norman Gimbel. A number-one hit in 1973 for Roberta Flack. Later covered by the Fugees in 1995, also reaching No 1.