Karen Briggs | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series

Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

1 Clay Sq, Charleston, WV, United States, West Virginia 25301 | Charleston

Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia
Publisher/HostClay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia
Karen Briggs | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
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Currently regarded by many as one of the most legendary violinists of our time, Karen Briggs has developed an impressive career as an early elite in the evolution of the contemporary violin. Some would describe her concerts as "an experience!"
Having been seen mostly in jazz music environments, Karen's initial and significant recognition comes from her feature in the record-breaking, PBS broadcast of "Yanni: Live At The Acropolis", of which her fiery solos within the rank of the Royal Philharmonic were adored by millions of viewers worldwide!
Karen has performed and/or recorded with: Soul ll Soul, Loose Ends, Patrice Rushen, Stanley Clarke, Diana Ross, Ledisi, Kirk Franklin, Annie Lennox, RZA & the Wu-Tang Clan, Idan Raichel (Israel), Joan Sebastian (Mexico), Naseer Shamma (Iraq), Chaka Khan, En Vogue, Wynton Marsalis, Keb Mo, Orquesta Aragon (Cuba) and many others!
Her signature approach to the violin demonstrates a skillful and unique swagger that has been featured in concerts taking place at historic venues in fifty countries!
Her next independent release, entitled "Sonic Woodwork for Contempo Orchestra" features original compositions ,all produced and exclusively performed by Karen. - JB
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The Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series is supported by the Cecil I. Walker Charitable Trust.
The Clay Center’s performing and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
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