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Primarily a solo performer, Kari is a keyboard/vocalist, and her music is an eclectic blend of contemporary pop with classical, jazz, and New Age influences. She released her debut solo CD in 1998, Touch of Magic followed in 2001 by En francais, s il te plait, a collection of songs, poetry and instrumentals inspired by her love of the French language and culture (Tiger Sound). For both projects she drew together many talented musicians, to create a diverse and engaging sound. In 2004 Kari produced the minimalist five-song CD Pas de Deux recorded in Paris that summer, as a preview of her 2008 release, Nos Mots. In 2007 she had put out Zazen, in collaboration with a French Buddhist monk.

Working with many instrumentalists, Kari is currently developing original material for future release. With fellow composer Kevin Campbell, she transcribes, co-arranges, and records on many of his songs, and has served as his co-producer in the studio, since 1995. Kari also teaches piano and encourages her many students to compose.

A member of ASCAP since 1989 (recipient of numerous popular songwriting awards), the Rhode Island Songwriters Association (RISA) since 1991, and Just Plain Folks online since its inception in the late 90s, Kari has made appearances on RI cable television (Just Plain Folk Artists/RI, The Don Lincoln Show, Center Stage and Merry Meet Rede) and performs at New England festivals and area coffeehouses.