Patricia Barber: Nightclub

Wokalistyka Jazzowa
premiera polska: 2017-07-04,
Wydawnicto Audiofilskie
kontynent: Ameryka Północna
kraj: USA
opakowanie: plastikowe etui
opis:
AUDIO 12/2002
'... Jazzowy klub w Chicago to świetne miejsce dla oddawania się jesiennej melancholii. A jak już nie ma jazzklubu i nie ma w Chicago, to jest chociaż Patricia Barber. I to nie jest taka zła wymiana, bo płyta 'Night Club' to czysta melancholia. Niemal szeptem podawane jazzowe standardy i do tego pianino, bo pani Barber radzi z nim sobie w całkiem interesujący sposób. Muzyka dyskretna, elegancko rozkołysana i z posmakiem lekkiego brudu. dobra do papierosa....'
'...Swym deklamacyjnym śpiewem i niekonwencjonalną grą na fortepianie Barber wykształciła pewein styl, dokonując mariażu piosenki aktorskiej i współczesnego jazzu. Nie chodzi tu o kultywowanie swingu, gładkie przekazywanie ekstrawertycznego ciepła, jak czyniły to wielkie czarne wokalistki, ale o wytworzenie aury zagadkowości i wyrażanie ukrytych emocji jakby szyfrem...'
autor: Cezary Gumiński

Editor's info:
Nightclub, vocalist/pianist Patricia Barber’s first of standards was a long time coming. From the very beginning of her brilliant 20-year career, devoted fans, including her own mother, had been begging Barber to dedicate a record to standards. "These songs have always been a part of my repertoire and are a big part of who I am but I wanted to try and define myself in a different way before making a record like this," she said in September of 2000 when Nightclub was first released.
It was, and is, hard to argue with her approach. Accompanied by an all-star cast of supporting musicians, Barber delivered an album Time called “devastating.” Highlights include her stunning version of "Yesterdays," the rarely recorded vocal version of "Invitation," and an achingly beautiful take on “So In Love” from the songbook of Barber’s songwriting idol, Cole Porter. A multiple Stereophile R2D4 winner recorded by Jim Anderson, Nightclub is the American popular songbook given new life by one of the most expressive voices in contemporary music.

“An extraordinary recording by an extraordinary artist.” - Stereophile

“Throaty, come hither vocals and coolly incisive piano. Barber’s hushed, sensuous version of ‘Bye Bye Blackird’ hasn’t been bettered since Miles Davis last took the old standby out for a spin.” - Time Magazine

“Top 100 Albums To Take With You On A Desert Island” - MOJO

muzycy:
Patricia Barber, piano, vocal
Michael Arnopol, bass (5, 9, 10)
Adam Cruz, drums (4, 5, 6, 8, 9)
Charlie Hunter, 8-string guitar (4, 6, 11)
Marc Johnson, bass (1, 2, 3, 7, 8)
Adam Nussbaum, drums (1, 2, 3, 7, 8)

utwory:
1. Bye Bye Blackbird; 2. Invitation; 3. Yesterdays; 4. Just For Thrill; 5. You Don't Know Me; 6. Alfie; 7. Autumn Leaves; 8. Summer Samba; 9. All or Nothing At All; 10. So In Love; 11. Man & Woman; 12. Fall In Love Too Easily

wydano: 2000-08
nagrano: Recorded and mixed at "Chicago Recording Company" Studio 4, May 15-19, 2000.
Mastered at 24-Bit resolution from analog sources at "Foothill Digital", New York City.

more info: www.premonitionrecords.com
more info2: www.patriciabarber.com