Karen Lane Quintet

Elegant swing, sultry ballads and the irresistible sound of Brazil

Australian-born vocalist Karen Lane brings her exceptional quintet to Toulouse Lautrec for an uplifting evening of jazz, swing and Brazilian music.

Performing a selection of songs from her five acclaimed albums, Karen moves effortlessly between graceful swing, intimate ballads, sensuous bossa nova and vibrant samba. Renowned for her elegant phrasing, rhythmic assurance and engaging stage presence, she has a distinctive ability to breathe new life into familiar standards.

Karen’s enduring love of Brazilian music first emerged in English-language interpretations on her album Taste before inspiring her to sing in Portuguese on Passarim. That passion lies at the heart of this performance, bringing warmth, colour and an infectious summer energy to the stage.

She is joined by an outstanding band featuring inventive pianist Chris Bland, award-winning Canadian guitarist Dominic Ashworth, bassist Sam Ingvorsen and distinguished drummer Nic France.

Expect sophisticated arrangements, collaborative ensemble playing and music that swings with elegance and soul.

“Swings gracefully and is sensually funky and soulful.” – John Fordham, Jazz UK

About Karen Lane

Originally from Perth, Australia, Karen Lane made an immediate impression on the UK jazz scene with her debut album, Once in a Lifetime, which received outstanding reviews and international radio play.

She has since independently produced five acclaimed albums, developing a reputation for imaginative arrangements and fresh interpretations of jazz standards. Her passion for Brazilian music can be heard throughout Taste and Passarim, with the latter featuring Karen singing in Portuguese.

Combining subtle, intimate phrasing with a vibrant stage presence, Karen brings depth and sensitivity to every song while sharing an infectious love of the music.

“Wholehearted yet restrained, precisely phrased but not overstudied. A fine and distinctive singer.”
– Dave Gelly, Musician Magazine

Band lineup

Karen Lane – vocals
Dominic Ashworth – guitar
Chris Bland – piano
Sam Ingvorsen – double bass
Nic France – drums