Karen Wilhelm and KAW Entertainment, LLC

KAW Entertainment, LLC, featuring International Recording Artist and songwriter, Karen Wilhelm, is a highly polished, professional entertainment source that can supply your musical needs, from the intimacy of a duo to the full rich sound of a seventeen piece big band, soothing instrumentals or warm sultry vocals. Our musicians specialize in the Jazz Standards from the Great American Song Book, but can easily customize the sound to meet your specific needs.

Karen and her trio, The Standard Time Trio have just finished a 5 year engagement at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia, and she is the featured band for the new and upcoming restaurant in Philadelphia "Le Cochon Noir - Jazz, Blues & BBQ"

We have been featured throughout the country and have vast experience performing at many different type of venues- where we can go from vocalist at your ceremony to full band at your reception, banquets, corporate events, private parties, benefits, studio recording as well as many of the top jazz venues.

Critic's say...

Karen is clearly a singer with performance credentials to back up her pipes and knows how to dramatize a song without lapsing into melodrama. She has a robust voice with her own distinct colors. David Dupont - Cadence Magazine

Karen has a big, warm clear sound that has a sultry quality in her upbeat swing interpretations. Her performance shows she has considerable scat capabilities. Susan L Pena - Reading Eagle

Karen possesses a lovely, throaty alto voice that she employs to great effect communicating the meaning of the lyrics she sings. One feels that she has lived the emotions she sings. Michael Caruso - Chestnut Hill paper

Karen, is a sultry alto with a style reminiscent of big band giants like Billie Holliday Bruce G. - Band leader

'A classy, professional singer - great look, great arrangements, and... a sweet vocal style!' Bob Egan - Bob Egan Entertainment and Cabaret at Odette's

An anonymous patron states 'Madame, your voice could separate a rich man from his wealth, and comfort the poor'

If you are looking for a sophisticated sound and truly appreciate the finer things in music, then KAW Entertainment,LLC is the right choice.

• A sample of our list of over 300 song favorites!
• All Or Nothing At All
• Anything Goes
• As Time Goes By
• At Last
• Beautiful Friendship
• Beyond The Sea
• Black Coffee
• Blue Moon
• Blue Skies
• Bye Bye Blackbird
• Chances Are
• Close Your Eyes
• Come Fly With Me
• Crazy
• Cry Me A River
• Devil May Care
• Dindi
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore
• Easy To Love
• Embraceable You
• Fever
• Fly Me To The Moon
• Georgia
• Green Dolphin Street
• Girl From Ipanema
• How Deep Is The Ocean
• I Can't Give You Anything But Love
• I Could Write A Book
• I Left My Heart In San Francisco
• I'll Be Seeing You
• I'm Beginning To See The Light
• In The Wee Small Hours
• It Had To Be You
• I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
• I've Got You Under My Skin
• Look Of Love
• Love For Sale
• Lullaby Of Birdland
• Mona Lisa
• Moonlight In Vermont
• The More I See You
• My Funny Valentine
• Nearness Of You
• Night And Day
• Old Devil Moon
• On A Clear Day
• Our Love Is Here To Stay
• Over The Rainbow
• Pennies From Heaven
• Route 66
• S'Wonderful
• Send In The Clowns
• Shadow Of Your Smile
• Skylark
• Smoke Get's In Your Eyes
• Someone To Watch Over Me
• Soon
• Stormy Weather
• Summertime
• Tangerine
• Tenderly
• That's All
• These Foolish Things
• They Can't Take That Away
• Time After Time
• Triste
• The Very Thought Of You
• Wave
• The Way You Look Tonight
• What A Wonderful World
• What Is This Thing Called Love
• When Sunny Get's Blue
• You Make Me Feel So Young
• You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
• Young And Foolish

Anniversaries, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Karen and her band were so professional and I knew from my conversation with Karen I would not have to worry--and I didn't!! Karen has a beautiful voice and the band was just wonderful. Their sound wasn't overpowering and you could still maintain a conversation and listen to their beautiful sound at the same time. Mostly everyone remarked at how typically you have to leave the room to have a conversation with people at your table but with Karen Wilhelm and her group everyone stayed seated or on the dance floor and it was perfect!! I would invite Karen to perform and would be happy to listen to their classic sound once again! Celeste Spadaccini -- Celeste S, Philadelphia, PA, 9/28/2008
• Karen and her band did a wonderful job for our wedding. They handled special requests for songs as well as for the timing of the event. She was very sweet and very accomdating on the phone. Very professional, I highly reccomend her for any event. Beautiful voice and her band was great as well. Thanks Karen! ~Warren Gramm -- Warren G, Havre De Grace, MD, 6/29/2008
• We were very pleased with Karen Wilhelm and her group of musicians. They set an elegant and sophisticated mood for our daughter's wedding, which is exactly what she wanted. Their repertoire was extensive, and Karen made sure to consult the bride for her playlist choices. We would definitely recommend Karen to anyone who asked. -- Donna D, Newark, DE, 5/25/2008
• Karen Wilhelm and her band were excellent; they were such a hit at our wedding. So many people stayed longer because the band was wonderful and the music conducive to conversation and merriment. And Karen was wonderful to work with. My husband and I were glad we chose to have them perform at our wedding. -- Sandra O, Newtown Square, PA, 11/10/2007
• After our wedding I received many calls and letters expressing how wonderful a time all had. Our guests were invariably impressed with the elegance of the affair. I beleive Karen Wilhelm and her band are the reason for a large portion of this praise. Their presentation and appearance was professional, their performance was flawless, and all requests were rendered wonderfully. We give Karen top marks in every way and unreservedly recommend them for any occassion. -- Brian W, Red Bank, NJ, 9/23/2007
• Karen and her group did a wonderful job at my daughter batmitzvah. I highly recommend them. -- Zoya B, New York, NY, 9/15/2007
• Nothing bad can be said about Karen and her band! The quality of the music was beyond words. Her voice is beautiful and her band perfectly compliments the wonderful jazz performance. Karen performed at my wedding and everyone was very happy and impressed with her. She took time to learn a completely new song before the wedding so that I could surprise my bride and it sounded wonderful! She also accommodated for other special requests and was very professional as an M.C. Karen was very easy to contact and stayed easily in touch throughout the planning process. If only Karen could play at the next 10 weddings I attend!!!! -- Andrew R, Ambler, PA, 6/17/2007
• Exquisite voice and outstanding group. Very professional and prompt in all correspondence and organizational details. She went out of her way to learn "our song" for us, even though it wasn't in her standard repertoire. We had a great event and Karen Wilhelm and her group were fabulous. -- Stacey M, Frenchtown, NJ, 3/9/2007
• There are very few times I can say I have filled in a survey and gave a perfect score. This time I wish the scores went higher! I hired KAW for a corporate dinner and awards function I was hosting in Atlantic City in February. The KAW team really impressed me from beginning to end. Professionalism, performance, flexibility and music selection was a perfect fit for my group. Nothing replaces live music and a group function and this team real figured out our group and performed beautifully. I look forward to working with them again!! Joe King T-Mobile USA -- Joe K, Atlantic City, NJ, 2/6/2007
• Karen was wonderful (the bass and piano player were also great). My parents’ party would not have been complete without the music. Karen was very accommodating to the amount of pieces that I need for the party. I can not wait to host another party so I can hire Karen again!!!! -- Paula S, Philadelphia, PA, 9/17/2006
• We have been flooded with calls from our guests telling us how wonderfully enjoyable the band was. The music was right on the money and every one thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Karen kept in touch right up to the party and provided us with an extensive songlist to choose favorites. I would highly recommend them without any hesitation. Extremely Professional! -- Noreen D, Doylestown, PA, 6/9/2006

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