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Patricia Barber, born in 1956, is an American jazz singer, pianist, and bandleader. She was born in Chicago to parents who were both professional musicians (her father is Floyd “Shim” Barber, a former member of Glenn Miller’s Band). She was raised and educated in South Sioux City, Nebraska, and completed high school there.
Her music is centered on her singing, in a fairly low register and a traditional bluesy-jazz style, and her piano playing, which is technically accomplished. Her repertoire includes many of her own compositions, but also a selection of standards drawn mostly from the classic-rock genre; examples include “Ode to Billie Joe,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Black Magic Woman.” She is known for her apparent above-average intelligence and vocabulary, which results in complex and witty lyrics. Her last album to date, Mythologies is a set of songs based on Ovid’s Metamorphoses. In September 2008, Patricia is releasing “The Cole Porter Mix,” a collection of Patricia’s renditions of the Porter songbook along with three Barber originals inspired by Cole Porter.
Patricia Barber is a lesbian. Interviews with her suggests that she does not try to hide this fact, but that she ‘tires’ of the public interest in her sexuality – disliking the fact that it contributes to her fame.
Her albums Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, Companion, Nightclub, Verse have been reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on SACD and limited edition 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered, 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
Her music is centered on her singing, in a fairly low register and a traditional bluesy-jazz style, and her piano playing, which is technically accomplished. Her repertoire includes many of her own compositions, but also a selection of standards drawn mostly from the classic-rock genre; examples include “Ode to Billie Joe,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Black Magic Woman.” She is known for her apparent above-average intelligence and vocabulary, which results in complex and witty lyrics. Her last album to date, Mythologies is a set of songs based on Ovid’s Metamorphoses. In September 2008, Patricia is releasing “The Cole Porter Mix,” a collection of Patricia’s renditions of the Porter songbook along with three Barber originals inspired by Cole Porter.
Patricia Barber is a lesbian. Interviews with her suggests that she does not try to hide this fact, but that she ‘tires’ of the public interest in her sexuality – disliking the fact that it contributes to her fame.
Her albums Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, Companion, Nightclub, Verse have been reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on SACD and limited edition 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered, 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
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Modern Cool
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Companion
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Mythologies
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I Get A Kick Out Of You
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You're The Top
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My Girl
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You Stepped Out Of A Dream
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Just One Of Those Things
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C'est Magnifique
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Get Out Of Town
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Morpheus
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I Concentrate On You
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I Never Went Away
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Miss Otis Regrets
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The Moon
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_KevMusic_ wrote:
She's fantastic. Of course.
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Deadly_crab wrote:
A voice for dark nights when I want to feel calm and peaceful. Thank you for such great music.
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rantstheraves wrote:
very very nice
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rantstheraves wrote:
very very nice!
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GHELIX wrote:
greetings from Poland :) check out my profile :) maybe you`ll find something for you to listen :)
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sjalexander wrote:
Cool version of a timeless classic. This falls somewhere between Fleetwood Mac's and Carlos'.
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uzunovs wrote:
magnifica
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Romoaldo wrote:
Que voz!
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tayomaru wrote:
love a duck!
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vendramini87 wrote:
HER VOICE IS PERFECT.
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herbert05 wrote:
also a raunchy sultry nasty expressive devine voice http://www.lastfm.de/music/Bella+Wagner/_/I+put+a+spell+on+you gives you the shiver
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artianadeco wrote:
one of my greatest musical influences.. charm and mystery, and never will forget my little talk with her after a concert at carniegie hall in nyc.
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delaflordesign wrote:
Sweet
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giappyc wrote:
love love love ^^
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quid0007 wrote:
Que du bonheur Une voix qui se marrie admirablement avec un orchestre exceptionnel
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landerfm wrote:
Such an intelligent artist, superb pianist, astute song writer, beautiful woman, delicious music, etc. etc.
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SirAlecHendrix wrote:
brand new group with patricia barber : jazz lounge
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svantetic wrote:
Words are insufficient to describe the sublime beauty of her music.
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LestertheDog wrote:
This woman is one of the finest songwriters in jazz and a first rate pianist to boot. Post Modern Cool, Fortnight in France and Night Club count as my favourite discs of all time.
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-tHE-oNE- wrote:
i agree with you redtikerball! One of the best albums ever!
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