Kim Carr

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Kim Carr - vocals

Kim Carr is a Taranaki-based jazz singer who is quickly establishing herself as a 'singer with sass.'

Classically trained, she’s built up a diverse repertoire and vocal range - from foot stomping, swinging jazz standards to smooth, soft ballads.

Kim has been singing most of her life in a range of roles – from schoolteacher, in musicals and shows, and for friends' celebrations. She also had a taste of performing on the big stage at age 19 at the 1987 World Expo in Brisbane with her Hamilton Teachers College Jazz & Blues Band.

Her sporting career in netball, tennis and surf lifesaving - spanning more than 20 years – meant performing went on the back burner until three years ago. She embraced her lifelong love of singing with a move to Taranaki and became the resident jazz singer at the New Plymouth Novotel. Since then, Kim has collaborated with numerous local and international musicians. During an extended trip to Puerto Rico, she lived her dream singing with local musicians in colourful Caribbean bars.

A 'Candlelight Jazz' event she organised and performed at in New Plymouth’s Little Theatre last month was sold out. Among accolades, Craig Stevenson, CEO of New Plymouth District Council said: "If you wanted to experience a little bit of New York in New Plymouth then Kim Carr's 'Candlelight Jazz' was just the ticket.”

“Kim's striking vocals were beautifully supported and enhanced by her talented four-piece band,” said another fan.

Kim may be new to the Auckland music scene, but she’s already had a hugely successful Auckland debut concert this year. At the Pah Homestead in April she joined forces with some of Auckland's finest jazz musicians, Ben Fernandez - Piano, Steve Sherriff -Saxophone, Nick Taylor- Bass and Hannah de Koster - Drums.

“I’m so excited to be getting together with these super-talented Auckland musicians again and take the audience on a 'Journey of Jazz,” Kim says.

Mark Baynes - piano

Dr Mark Baynes will be the pianist for this concert. Mark has worked with acts such as NZ hip hop artist King Kapisi, Che-Fu, Tony Christie (UK), Anika Moa, Don McGlashan, Batucada Sound Machine, Bella Kalolo. Mark worked for eighteen months in the Middle East as a musical director; a pianist/MD for ProShip (Canada) for two years; and has released under the pseudonym of Ironic Trio, his solo project.

Nick Taylor - bass

More recently spending time in Los Angeles over the past few years before Covid and having the opportunities to work and perform with some music greats such as Rahn Coleman, music director/arranger/pianist for the likes of Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and Barry white to name a few.
Numerous recording sessions with George 'Funky' Brown, original founding member of Kool and the Gang along with Phenomenal sax player Louis Van Taylor who has toured with the likes of Ray Chales, Temptations and current member of Kool and the Gang.

Hannah de Foster - drums

Hannah de Koster is primarily a freelance jazz drummer and an itinerant drum teacher. Currently playing in Mike Booth's fusion band, Better Late Than Never depping for BoomBoom Deluxe and drummer for synth duo, Vox Venus.

Hannah made the move from New Zealand to London in 2008 to pursue her drum teaching and music career - went onto cruise ships and is now residing back in NZ.

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