Patricia Barber

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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.

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6	C'est Magnifique full track	102
7	You Stepped Out Of A Dream full track	97
8	Get Out Of Town full track	94
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10	I Never Went Away full track	85
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_KevMusic_ wrote:
last month

She's fantastic. Of course.

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Deadly_crab wrote:
last month

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:
July 2009

very very nice

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rantstheraves wrote:
July 2009

very very nice!

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GHELIX wrote:
May 2009

greetings from Poland :) check out my profile :) maybe you`ll find something for you to listen :)

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sjalexander wrote:
May 2009

Cool version of a timeless classic. This falls somewhere between Fleetwood Mac's and Carlos'.

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uzunovs wrote:
April 2009

magnifica

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Romoaldo wrote:
April 2009

Que voz!

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tayomaru wrote:
April 2009

love a duck!

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vendramini87 wrote:
March 2009

HER VOICE IS PERFECT.

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herbert05 wrote:
January 2009

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:
December 2008

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:
December 2008

Sweet

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giappyc wrote:
December 2008

love love love ^^

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quid0007 wrote:
November 2008

Que du bonheur Une voix qui se marrie admirablement avec un orchestre exceptionnel

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landerfm wrote:
October 2008

Such an intelligent artist, superb pianist, astute song writer, beautiful woman, delicious music, etc. etc.

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SirAlecHendrix wrote:
September 2008

brand new group with patricia barber : jazz lounge

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svantetic wrote:
August 2008

Words are insufficient to describe the sublime beauty of her music.

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LestertheDog wrote:
April 2008

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:
January 2008

i agree with you redtikerball! One of the best albums ever!

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