Karen singing at Birdland. NY, NY

The is THE band after the show at Birdland: Nasar Abadey (drums), James King (bass), Karen, Norman Simmons (mentor), Allyn Johnson (piano).

The trio and Karen at Birdland in action.

Karen singing at Birdland's "New Artist Showcase". NY, NY.

Several photos of Karen at the photo shoot for Better Days...

Far Left: On break in the studio during Little Sunflower recording:Lonnie Plaxico, Gerry Eastman, George Cables, Aaron Walker, Karen.

Group hug! James King, Karen, Nasar Abadey, Sam Turner, Antonio Parker, and Allyn Johnson (seated).

Karen in the studio - Sound On Sound. NY, NY.

Karen singing at Sistah's Place with Curtis Lundy on bass.

Michael Hawkins and his bass in the recording studio for Better Days project.

This is Cameron. We wrote a song about him on the Better Days project.

Allyn Johnson and Karen - getting ready to record and working on arrangements..

Karen in an early photo shoot.

Karen sippin on some hot tea at the studio.

Karen in Philadelphia.

My aunt Connie, who sang with Art Tatum for 40 years.

Christian McBride, Nasar Abadey, Karen, Allyn Johnson and Antonio Parker.