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Karin Plato is one of Canada's finest jazz vocalists and composers. She has received accolades from the press for her recordings and for her live performances. Since 1996 she has been carving a niche for herself in the world of contemporary jazz. Her eclectic repertoire includes several of her own compositions and arrangements in addition to many well loved classics.  She has performed in several Canadian Festivals including the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, The Port Hope All Canadian Jazz Festival, The Harmony Arts Festival, The Sasktel Jazz Festival and others.

She has been the producer of a number of concerts including There's A Song In The Air (2004), Denzal Sinclaire and Karin Plato (2003), Rendezvous with Rodgers and Hart (2002) and The April Arrangement (2001).

For information on shows and availability contact:
Karin Plato
604 872-1127
karinplato(at)shaw.ca

Bebop, Bossas & Blues

The Karin Plato Quintet has performed jazz festivals and concerts in Canada since 1998. Acclaimed Canadian guitarist Bill Coon is featured in Karin's group along with other top Canadian jazz instrumentalists. Read more...

There’s a Song in the Air

For several years Karin Plato has passionately researched Christmas music from various countries as well as the traditions that each country follows to celebrate this special season. She has developed a concert program that includes jazz, world and gospel renditions of festive material. Read more...

Rendezvous with Rodgers and Hart

The “Rendezvous” concert includes audience favorites as well as some of the lesser known gems in tribute to one of the greatest songwriting teams in history. Read more...

With A Song In My Heart

Karin performs a program devoted to some of the world’s most beloved jazz singers from the swing era. Read more...

Takes Two To Tango - Karin Plato & Bill Coon

The intimacy of the duo format allows the two artists to walk a musical tightrope in their exploration of dynamic range and color. Audiences have been drawn to their performance which range from a whisper soft to a boisterous forte. Read more...