Patricia Barber - Nightclub (2000) [MFSL 2002] PS3 ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

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. 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 Record To Die For (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.

Chicago native and classically trained pianist Patricia Barber's sixth album is a collection of downtempo standards, perfect for a rainy day. Taking on classics like "Autumn Leaves," "I Fall in Love Too Easily," "Bye Bye Blackbird," or even "Alfie" is always a risk, but her confident vocals and interpretations eradicate any doubt that she is a master. Her production is spare, allowing her to sing with such melancholy it's almost eerie. Not many performers can relay such harrowing feeling without over-emoting, but Barber makes it seem effortless. Nightclub is an appropriate title; listening to these love songs is like being in a smoky room, courted by a lounge singer. This is a classy, solid effort.

Tracklist:

01 - Bye Bye Blackbird
02 - Invitation
03 - Yesterdays
04 - Just For A Thrill
05 - You Don't Know Me
06 - Alfie
07 - Autumn Leaves
08 - Summer Samba
09 - All Or Nothing At All
10 - So In Love
11 - A Man & A Woman
12 - I Fall In Love Too Easily
13 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

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

Remastered in January 2002 by Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs, Sebastopol, CA.


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