Her First Set
Karen was able to persuade her parents to purchase a $300 “Ludwig drum set” for her. Frankie Chavez played a big role in introducing Karen to and getting her interested in the drums. However, Karen wasn’t only curious, she was also a fast learner. In fact, she was able to master Dave Brubeck’s 5/4 drum rhythm in “Take Five.”
Her First Set
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Trio
Richard, Karen, and Wesley Jacobs, Richard’s school friend, formed a trio back in 1965. The group specialized in Jazz. Karen was on the drums, Richard played the piano, and Wesley was on the bass and played some tuba. At the time, Karen was inexperienced as a singer, but she started taking voice lessons and gained the confidence needed to perform.
Trio