Patricia Barber – NightClub (2000/2004) [AcousticSounds DSF DSD64/2.82MHz]

Patricia Barber – NightClub (2000/2004)
DSF Stereo DSD64/2.82 MHz | Time – 57:34 minutes | 2,03 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: AcousticSounds | Front Cover | © Premonition

Nightclub was recorded at Chicago Recording Company in mid-2000 by recording engineer Jim Anderson. Done on the Sony 3348, a 32-track (16/48) digital tape recorder, and mixed down to 2-track, half-inch analog tape with Dolby SR, this was Barber’s first album consisting entirely of standards. Anderson utilized mostly tube microphones (Brauner and Neumann) and John Hardy M-1 preamps, whose signal was patched directly to the tape bypassing the console. Nightclub also prominently features the CRC stairwell as a natural reverb chamber. The album was mastered by David Glasser of Airshow Mastering from the original analog mixes.

From the very begining of her career, devoted fans were asking Patricia Barber to dedicate a record to standards. “These songs have always been a part of my repertoire and are a big part of who I am, but I wanted to try and define myself in a different way before making a record like this,” says Barber. It is hard to argue with her approach. Armed with a press kit to die for, strong national radio support and two Top 10 Billboard Jazz recordings in a row, the timing couldn’t have been better for one of her most accessible records. Fans will recognize and appreciate that within simple approaches, Barber maintains her fierce individuality. Jazz vocal traditionalists will hear an astonishing voice inside well-known melodies, giving itself over to the song. And, aficionados of the American popular songbook cannot help but appreciate hearing their music given by one of the most expressive voices in contemporary music.

“Throaty, come-hither vocals and cooly incisive piano. Barber’s hushed, sensuous version of ‘Bye Bye Blackbird,’ hasn’t been bettered since Miles Davis last took the old standby out for a spin.” — Time

“Nightclub is an extraordinary recording by an extraordinary artist.” — Stereophile

“A singer who takes romance seriously.” — The New York Times

Tracklist:

01 – Bye Bye Blackbird
02 – Invitation
03 – Yesterdays
04 – Just For A Thrill
05 – You Don’t Know Me
07 – Autumn Leaves
08 – Summer Samba (Samba de Vero)
09 – All Or Nothing At All
10 – So In Love
11 – A Man & A Woman
12 – I Fall In Love Too Easily

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