Feature: Spotlight On Karen Oberlin - A Video Library
This versatile nightclub singer is as popular with the other singers in town as she is with the audiences. Find out why with this look at some of her work.
Long regarded for the delicate humanity and graceful depth with which she approaches her musical storytelling, Karen Oberlin is a performer, a woman of many parts. People starstruck by her elegant Patrician beauty might find themselves following her work as a singer of standards, while others attracted to a playful humor and grounded intelligence are drawn to rock covers and original compositions. For herself, Ms. Oberlin's work in music draws directly from the quality of the talent involved. Known for choosing musical material ranging from Doris Day to Randy Newman, and working with world-class musicians like frequent collaborator Sean Harkness, the singing actress with the peaches and cream complexion and brandy in crystal voice has had a career in music that up-and-comers and veterans both look to for inspiration.
Aren't they lucky Karen Oberlin is there to provide it?
Have a lovely scroll through the videos below before checking out the Karen Oberlin website HERE.
A classic. The Lady and The Song:
A duet with a friend:
Paying a visit to THE LINEUP with that Mosher Lady, Susie:
Working out The Waters:
A little Isolation Creation:
A Town Hall Appearance:
A very elegant twosome:
With a swell Trio at The Triad:
On stage at 54 Below:
Oberlin and Walter for New Record Studios:
Karen Oberlin being a Dearie:
A casual set with some good friends:
Karen's not in Kansas anymore:
Oberlin, The Beatles and a Blackbird:
On the subject of Happiness:
A message for fans at the beginning of the quarantine:
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Flame: The Songs of Brady & Browne 54 Below (8/23-8/23) |
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DiGangi With A “G” The Green Room 42 (8/18-8/18) |
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Lisa Stephen Friday: A Musical for Henrietta Joe's Pub (9/13-9/13) |
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Aliza Kelly's Haunted Tea Party: The Spooky Season Astrology Tour Joe's Pub (10/21-10/21) |
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Generation Women Joe's Pub (8/11-8/11) |
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James Tom, curated by Murray Hill Joe's Pub (11/05-11/05) |
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Samantha Stratton: After One 54 Below (8/20-8/20) |
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Anayka She Joe's Pub (8/29-8/29) |
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Marcus Goldhaber: The Promise of You 54 Below (9/18-9/18) |
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Unprofessional Variety Show: Never Forget Joe's Pub (9/19-9/19) |