When I was growing up, my dad played jazz all the time, so jazz is my favorite genre. I feel like jazz is so beautiful – the stories, the singing, the music and everything. I don’t know how to really make people love jazz, but I feel people should just be more open to listening to different styles of music. Jazz molded R&B, and without all those great legends, it wouldn’t be the same now.
If you can make a tribute album of jazz covers, which artist would you choose?
I would choose Ella Fitzgerald.
Cool! One of my favorite singers is Christina Aguilera. She is also a lover of vintage jazz music.
She’s one of my favorite singers, too.
Since you’re fluent in Spanish and sing in 7 different languages, have you ever considered following in Aguilera’s footsteps and recording a Spanish album?
Yes, of course. I really feel that coming. I have a Spanish version of "Can’t Find The Words" as a bonus track on First Love, so it’s definitely coming.
When all is said and done, what do you want the lasting impact of your career to be? What do you want people to look back and say about you?
I want people to remember me as a timeless artist, an artist that doesn’t have to be labeled as anything, even an R&B singer, just a name: Karina. Hopefully, people look up to me and see that I’ve left a long trail of positive messages and was able to present myself with a positive image.
For more information on Karina Pasian, visit her official website.
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