Valentine’s Day concert

Jazz Up Your Valentine’s Day with the Karla Harris Quartet

Captivating audiences for more than three decades, jazz vocalist Karla Harris “takes the stage by storm and doesn’t let go till it’s all over” says one fan! “Rich, full-bodied and with a slight buttery finish, Karla Harris has mad skills – a vocal artist with impeccable phrasing” says another. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love than with the Karla Harris Quartet when they take the stage with “Love in the Key of Swing” at the Old Theater on Friday, February 14, at 7:30 pm, presented by the Pamlico Musical Society!

Karla’s art lies not only in expansive vocals but also in tapping into the emotion of a tune and delivering it fully. Bringing dynamic diversity and sophisticated nuance to the music, she remains respectful of a song’s roots. Her love for singing started first with a love for words and the power of their expression. As a young girl growing up in the suburbs west of St. Louis, she often spent time writing little stories and performing at family gatherings. In college, Karla began singing with the venerable St. Louis band, Gateway Jazz Ensemble, which featured beloved jazz vocalist Jeanne Trevor, an early mentor. Soon she began working with other top groups in her hometown and then as lead vocalist in internationally acclaimed combos. Her music credits are vast, with stints at many of the nation’s premier jazz festivals, the Kennedy Center’s Arts Across America series, a distinguished 2022 South Arts Jazz Road grant – even a TED Talk. Karla is now based in Atlanta, where she lives with her family and one sassy poodle.

Tickets to the concert are $30 and are available in Oriental at Nautical Wheelers, 411 Broad Street, in New Bern at Nautical Wheelers, 202A Craven Street, and online at pamlicomusic.org.

For helping to make this concert possible, the Pamlico Musical Society wishes to thank our season sponsors: Beth Frazer Real Estate & Rentals and Village Realty; business sponsors: First Citizens Bank; and individual sponsors: Leslie & Jim Kellenberger and Kathy & Ray Ruppert. We are also grateful for a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

Celebrating 28 years of presenting great music for our community, the Pamlico Musical Society is a non-profit organization bringing quality musical entertainment, enrichment, and education to Pamlico County. We welcome your support! To learn more about the benefits of joining our group, including advance ticket sales and artist receptions, call 252-617-2125 or visit www.pamlicomusic.org, and like us on Facebook @pamlicomusic.