Karen Ashbrook

Business is bad confesses Karen Mantler, and many in the music world will sympathize. Almost 20 years have passed since Karens last leader album on XtraWatt (Farewell). In the interim she has been a Virgin artist with her Pet Project disc, appeared on several recordings with parents Michael Mantler (The School of Understanding) and Carla Bley (The Carla Bley Big Band Goes To Church, Looking for America, Appearing Nightly), been a member of the Golden Palaminos, participated in diverse Robert Wyatt tribute bands and homages to Disney and Nino Rota, played accordion on street corners, given harmonica lessons, and served coffee in SoHo.

Karen's new "Full Body Stretch" DVD is filmed outdoors and filled with a variety of moves to make you feel wonderfully sleek. Start with core conditioning exercises to bring circulation into your body creating a lean, defined midsection and a strong limber back. Next, follow Karen through a series of deep stretches that will bring relief to stiff necks and shoulders and will eliminate tension held in your back, hips, and legs.

A handover from Karen Aoki to everyone who lives in stressful modern time. Discover “new standard of jazz” through its heart-warming sound. Chill Out in your favourite hangout surrounded with unforgettable movie hits in an incredible mood brought to you by chanteuse Karen Aoki.