The disc features some great players, among them Jeff Young (Jackson Browne), pianist Joel Guzman (Los Super Seven), bass player Reggie McBride (Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker) and drummer Richie Hayward (Little Feat). Besides writing or co-writing most of the tunes Kara also adds electric, acoustic or slide guitar to most tracks. Also on the album is a duet with Blue Note singer Amos Lee (who Kara opened for on his April tour of Australia), “On My Way.”
Grand and Green River opens with a bluesy number, “What You Wanted,” loaded with Hammond B3, harmonica and horn section. Kara shows her soulful and expressive voice on the slower country-tinged ballad “Cannot Be Denied.” Another highlight is the slow bluesy number that highlights her voice and adds smoky sax and piano is “I’m Going to Live the Life I Sing About in My Song.” There really is not a bad tune on the CD. If you haven’t heard of Kara, check her out. You won’t be disappointed!
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