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Halifax Nova Scotia

Drawing on influences from old-time jazz standards, folk balladry and traditional country, Halifax Nova Scotia’s Jill Barber has become one of Canada’s most distinctive young voices. Jill is gaining acclaim and radio play for her new 2008 album ” Chances” and her status as a 2008 double-Juno nominee and multiple East Coast Music Award winner for previous releases “For all Time” (2006) and “Oh Heart” (2004).

The breakthrough “For all Time” was recorded & produced in Toronto by Les Cooper (who also performs as a multi-instrumentalist on the album), and features some of Canada’s best musicians; Bazil Donovan (Blue Rodeo) on bass and Blake Manning (Sarah Slean, Kim Stockwood) on drums. Guest appearances include a vocal performance by Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo) on the country-tinged Don’t Go Easy, guitar by singer/songwriter Luke Doucet, piano and clarinet performances by Spencer Evans (Sarah Harmer) and a special duet with her brother Matthew Barber. The album was mixed by Andre Wahl (Hawksley Workman, Anne Murray) and mastered by Chris Potter (Sarah McLachlan, Rufus Wainwright.)

She has four releases, “Chances”, “A Note to Follow So”, “Oh Heart”, and “For all Time”.

Official site: http://www.jillbarber.com

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  • Eternalmayhem17

    Discovered Jill Barber through some new Dodge commercial. At least they're good for something!

    27 Jul 2012 Reply
  • WaySilentBob69

    Double bass, piano and clarinette (and some strings), that's all you need in a record. Sounds like I'm in a "Road To" movie (google it kids! Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, not Family Guy (okay Family Guy's pretty good too)

    15 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Saveall

    Wow.

    9 Nov 2011 Reply
  • GateGypsy

    Just picked up Mischievous Moon the other night and am very happy with it :-) Thanks for the new album!

    5 May 2011 Reply
  • rayanenoronha

    Essa mulher é fantástica!

    20 Oct 2009 Reply
  • raz230

    Your show at the winnipeg jazz festival was wonderful!

    25 Aug 2009 Reply
  • jasonsilver

    Great stuff. Love it.

    19 Jan 2009 Reply
  • Fritzco

    Never Quit Loving You = ♥

    3 Dec 2008 Reply
  • Liverace

    Wow! Will you be at the Nova Scotia Music Week by any chance? Love the new album.

    24 Oct 2008 Reply
  • thebestfreaks

    I like the new album! Great atmosphere and great songs !

    19 Oct 2008 Reply
  • thebestfreaks

    Looks like I'm not going to have a chance seeing her live in a while, I don't think Holland is on the agenda .. But this is beautiful music to know and listen to !

    10 Aug 2008 Reply
  • voxel777

    She's amazing live if you can believe it (hard to beat the album recordings).

    24 May 2008 Reply
  • tara658

    definitely hints of sarah harmer in her voice :)

    23 Oct 2007 Reply
  • bonusgrooves

    Join the greenman festival group, it's dead nice and tha' http://www.last.fm/group/Greenman+Festival

    8 Aug 2007 Reply
  • Unwashed

    Jill features on my (Mark W's) Dandelion Radio Green Man festival special, streaming each day throughout August. Go to www.dandelionradio.com for schedule and to listen.

    2 Aug 2007 Reply
  • evilsardines

    Hard Line is so addicting!

    23 Mar 2007 Reply
  • emmetation

    Jill Barber's live show is outstanding. Best I've seen in a while. That old time sound she creates is so beautiful.

    27 Nov 2006 Reply
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