"The violin requires regimented development of arm, hand and finger muscles. Without constant exercise, I'll be unable to achieve the level of musical expression I'm striving for."
-- Karen Briggs
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Violinist Karen Briggs brings incredible virtuosity and versatility to an instrument that has held an alluring, yet sometimes precarious position in jazz. While extremely well-versed in the jazz repertoire, Briggs’ music transcends a vast array of musical genres and styles. In a sense, Briggs own style epitomizes jazz itself, with its ability to synthesize a wide variety of musical influences to create something fresh and original. Karen’s warmth and charisma further enhance the excitement of her performance.
On-demand audio from this show:
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Listen to Karen explain why she chose the violin.
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Listen to Karen talk about her childhood in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Listen to Karen give words of wisdom to aspiring young musicians.
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Listen to Karen share her love for Latin music.
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Listen to Karen explain how she makes playing the violin seem so effortless.
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