EP 32: Engineering Rhythms of Innovation with Karla Leal

This week on The Jazz Flyte Podcast, Darrell sits down with the exceptionally talented Karla Leal, whose musical talent on the bass guitar has won her accolades and fans across genres. Karla's journey is not just about her award-winning skills as a female bass player but also encompasses her life in Flint, MI, her passion for music, and her dedication as a loving wife and mother. Karla reveals the influence of musical giants like Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, and Norman Brown on her style, which beautifully marries the genres of Blues, Jazz, and R&B Soul.

Karla discusses the defining moments of her career, from the theft and replacement of her first bass guitar by her church to her ventures into solo performances and playing with a party band. She dives into the complexities of producing her own music, her experimental approach to instrumentation, and her collaborations with artists like Najee. With an album on the horizon and a new single dropping in July, Karla is at a pivotal moment in her career, challenging norms and breaking barriers.

Beyond her musical achievements, Karla shares personal insights into balancing life, her early mornings dedicated to music production, and the importance of rest and family time. Her story is one of overcoming fear and embracing the power within to create something truly unique and inspiring. Join us as Karla Leal invites us into her world, where being a woman in the music industry is not a limitation but a stage for limitless success.