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Hi, my name is Erika Paul Carlson and I would like to welcome you to
my website. You'll find background information, original songs I
perform and teach as well as where you can experience all of it live.
You'll also find action photos, toe-tapping song samples and an
opportunity to safely and conveniently buy my cds and songbooks
online. If you are looking to contact me to bring my live music
presentations and music to your festival, club, school, church or
special event, it is as easy to contact me as clicking on my "Contact
Erika" link for any questions you need answered. So, work to stay
happy, enjoy the healing powers of the music and keep swingin'...
CDs and Books For Sale
Here, you'll find my music. CDs for sale. Songbooks for sale. Song
samples. Online ordering is easy and secure with Paypal. Music samples
include songs from "Scat’s My Bag", "Expressions of Love", "Out In
Front", "Wishing You A Swingin' Happy Holiday", "Jumpin' Jelly Beans",
"It's About Time" and "So, What Is This Thing Called Jazz?" cd
recordings.
The Media
More quotes, concert and cd reviews, newspaper stories, magazine
articles, radio and television interview transcriptions.
Calendar
What's going on...Live performances, clinics, workshops,
presentations, appearances, radio and television airings...this is
where to find it...updated on a regular basis...
Biography
More details, descriptions and the experience behind the artist/educator.
 The Educator
Erika constantly shares, informs and inspires growth in students of
all ages through experiencing the music hands-on...helping to open
minds to experiment with and practice improvisation through
significant styles of American Jazz Music...the importance of
appreciation, understanding, acceptance and performance of a music
born out of suffering to become one of the greatest musical gifts
America has given to the world...the creative, historical, social and
humanitarian aspects of American Jazz continue to influence and shape
our world and our history...The information on this page covers the
details of my private studio teaching, K-12 residencies, school,
church and special event presentations, teacher
workshops/presentations and reflections from attendees.
Snapshots
Lots of photos...gigs...workshops...recitals...recording
sessions...the artist, the side musicians, the kids and the music in
action.
Contact Erika
How to reach me, the teaching artist...how to book the music for
performances, interviews, clinics, workshops...where all your
questions are answered.
Notable Mentions About Erika
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"Keep blessing the public
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Horace Silver |
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Dick Crocket
The Voice 88.7 FM Radio
Sacramento, CA |
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| "Vocals with coquettish charm...graceful
pacing...warm and mellow ambiance...unpretentious".... |
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Frank Rubolino
Cadence Magazine |
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| "Warm...tenacious...simply ego-less
and accessable. Dig it!"..... |
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Dr. Herb Wong
Jazz Media Producer
Journalist/Educator
IAJE & JEJ |
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| "Warm...romantic...a must on your
gift list"..... |
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Haybert K. Houston
Jazz Now Magazine |
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| "Tasty...uncluttered...jazz-at-it's-depths"..... |
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Francesca Nemko
Columnist/Contributor
Jazz Now and Downbeat Magazines |
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"Erika's
refreshing vocals and imaginative,
effervescent piano playing will leave you nodding your head".....
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Robert Tate
Jazz Now Magazine |
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