Canadian vocalist Kari van der Kloot presents an exploring new voice on the horizon. Living somewhere in the space between jazz and folk, Kari’s compositions fit seamlessly into a tradition of great Canadian singer-songwriters, such as Joni Mitchell, while sƟll honoring her roots in jazz music. Currently based in New York, Kari’s project is exciting new fans with her highly original music. Kari’s debut album “Seedling” was released in 2016, and her new album “The Architects” was released to great acclaim on June 5th, 2020 on Outside In Music’s Next Level imprint. Singer Kari van der Kloot’s new album The Architects is completely its own animal. The closest reference point is Jenifer Jackson‘s early zeros work: informed by jazz, with rock tunefulness, classical lustre, breathtakingly unselfconscious, crystalline vocals and disarmingly sharp lyrics... A stealth contender for best vocal jazz album of 2020, right up there with Aubrey Johnson‘s Unraveled. Delarue – New York Music Daily van der Kloot’s voice and precise execution exude beauty without relying on excess. Kira Grunenberg—Downbeat Magazine Kari van der Kloot is marketed as a jazz singer but funny, she sometimes sounds like Joni Mitchell circa 1972, when the singer-songwriter was filed under rock. Ugh, categories!... On The Architects, she draws from the talents of an ensemble of New York jazz musicians with violinist Lisanne Tremblay adding distinct flair. Kloot’s ethereal voice hovers above a collection of 10 meaningful, thoughtful original songs that ponder life and refuse easy answers. - Dave Luhrssen / Shepherd Express Kari’s voice is strong and fragile at the same time, her band supporting perfectly and so transporting the emotional content of the music to the listener. A true discovery!!! - Wulf Muller What a voice. The ethereal tone will haunt you... What I’ll Find is a stunning opening track. I listened to it three times before moving on to the rest of the album. - David Reed / Brantford Expositor (PostMedia) Kari van der Kloot's voice has that magical quality to it that is seductive and stylish and combines perfectly with the creative and top-flight musicians that collaborate on the album. Pianist Jamie Reynolds' exquisite piano lines and the tender violin of Lisanne Tremblay add to the magic that make this an overall enticing and skillful release. - Marty Delia / The Jazz Music Blog Jazz existing somewhere between jazz and folk, this songwriting vocalist likes to find the out of the ordinary in her work... Left leaning but not too far to the left, she knows her stuff and knows how to put it across. - Chris Spector / Midwest Record The Architects reaches out and experiments with unfamiliar combinations of instruments, texture and harmony. Without albums like these, it’s hard to see the music moving forward - Thomas Fletcher / Jazz Journal Sometimes channeling her inner Joni Mitchell, van der Kloot and company grace us with beautiful layers, well-thought-out song craft and a timelessness that’s both rich and awe-inspiring. Subtle in its cleverness, while drawing you into the allure. - George Harris / Jazz Weekly