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Patricia Barber - Companion

Patricia Barber - Companion

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First Impression Music
Genre:

Female Vocalists
Product No.: CFIM 027A
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How does one follow-up two consecutive Stereophile Magazine "Records To Die For"? With a Stereophile "Recording of the Month," of course. Companion, Vocalist/pianist/composer Patricia Barber's first live record, did just that (Jan. 2000, Stereophile). Those who attended Hi-Fi '99 in Chicago were already in the know as Ms. Barber's three appearances happened just eight weeks prior to the Companion recording. Of Ms. Barber's live performances, The New York Times said "a knockout...Ms. Barber's style suggest an intensely romantic spirit examining itself through a microscope." DownBeat Magazine gave Companion 4-1/2 stars (following modern cool's 5 stars) saying "the sound of this recording is extraordinary...engineer Jim Anderson gets not only the band but the electric night air." Stereophile simply said "Ms. Barber is an emerging star." Patricia Barber, vocal, piano, Hammond B-3; Michael Arnopol, bass; John McLean, guitar; Eric Montzka, drum, percussion; Ruben P. Alvarez, percussion, Jason Narducy, guest vocalist. "The Beat Goes On," "Use Me," "Like JT," "Let It Rain," "Touch of Trash," "If This Isn't Jazz," "Black Magic Woman." The HQ180 gram vinyl version leaves off Ms. Barber's "Touch of Trash" but leaves in all the originality, emotion and addictive power of a Barber Performance.
1.   The Beat Goes On (Sonny Bono)
2.   Use Me ( Bill Withers)
3.   Like JT inspired by Jacky Terrasson (Patricia)
4.   Let It Rain (Patricia Barber)
5.   Touch of Trash (Patricia Barber)
6.   If This Isn't Jazz (Patricia Barbara)
7.   Black Magic Woman (Peter Green)
8.   Band Introduction
Customer Reviews (4.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

Great sound meets great music - about time.

posted on 01/23/2005
4 Stars
All too often, audiophiles have to suffer through less-than-inspiring musical performance and content for the sake of top-notch sound and it is a dirty shame. Not the case here though. This is one of the best-recorded live cabaret albums i've ever heard. Great musicians and PB has a wonderful, intimate voice. On a top-quality system, you feel you're in the club. Some of the tunes get a bit esoteric, but it's still a must-have.

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