Lane's second album TASTE is a fine Bossa Nova tribute featuring a Guitar lead (Dave Colton) - Bass (Andy Hamill) Percussion (Nic France) and Violin (Julian Ferraretto) Quartet. Additional piano (Tow Cawley) and Strings quartet and Flute (Nathan Haines) and Sax (Theo Travis) "While so many UK-based vocalists merely go through the motions with a real book and piano trio, Karen Lane has surrounded herself with a lighter more flexible group for this Bossa Nova inspired album. But what really elevates the sound is the extraordinarily subtle arrangements of strings and alto flutes. Lane's own compositions are very strong too. Refreshingly good." The INDEPENDENT “Taste could actually be considered the perfect celebration of a decade in jazz. The raison d’être of Taste seems to be to bask in the engulfing beauty of the carefully selected material - and the singer certainly achieves this brilliantly. So laid back that to listen to it you risk slipping a disc - delightful. Perfect for those balmy summer evenings - a genuinely heartfelt homage to the profound allure of bossa nova.” Peter Quinn JAZZWISE "Karen Lane is a mature and experienced singer. A lithe swing and elegant phrasing marks her out as does her repertoire, which mixes standards with well known jazz songs and some attractive originals by Karen who also writes her own arrangements. Wholly admirable in concept and execution, the second CD demonstrates that this is a singer of quality and that most intangible of elements, one so often absent in popular music today, Taste. Bruce Crowther Jazz Journal "Lane is a low toned sultry singer who whispers into her microphone drawing the listener in with her intimate way with a lyric. Karen's music is laid back jazz, meets salsa and funk meets lounge sort of vibe." JAZZ CDs on line "Lane is one of a new breed of singer. She uses subtlety, intimacy and controlled phrasing to get a song across. A fine recording that should satisfy the ears of many listeners. Her inviting voice, intimate delivery and a rock solid band make this one to have in the repeated listening stack." CHUO FM Canada - Randy Mc Elligott