Patricia Barber - Live: A Fortnight in France [96/24 Stereo LP Rip]

Critically-acclaimed jazz pianist-vocalist Patricia Barber performs live in France with her outstanding quartet delighting listeners with a mix of original compositions and standards including "Witchcraft," "Call Me" and "Norwegian Wood."

Recorded in March and April 2004 at clubs in three French cities (L’Arsenal in Metz, La Coursive in La Rochelle and La Cigale in Paris), Live: A Fortnight In France is her eighth release, and offers further proof that Patricia Barber is at the vanguard of the new school of jazz singer/songwriters who are continuing to explore intriguing improvisational terrain.


Year: 2004
Lable: Classic Records (Blue Note) JP5007
Style: Jazz
Country: USA
Audio: 24bit-96kHz - Vinyl Rip, FLAC
Size: 1,333 MB


About the Recording

The newest collection from our beloved Patricia Barber was recorded live in three venues during her 2004 European tour (L’Arsenal in Metz, La Coursive in La Rochelle and La Cigale in Paris). The album showcases the pianist/vocalist’s songwriting on five new originals and interpretive skills on 'Laura,' 'Witchcraft,' 'Call Me,' and 'Norwegian Wood.' As you would expect, the sonics are just as stunning as the performances. The bass playing of Michael Arnopol is incredible and recorded impeccably. Neil Alger’s guitar playing is his best work to date and really stands out in his solos. Drum work by Eric Montzka suits the band perfectly. Barber’s singing and playing are tremendous, and through her arrangements, allows the band to truly express themselves. This disc will test the limits of your system. Our Highest Recommendation!


Track Listing:

1. Gotcha 6:14
2. Dansons La Gigue! 5:13
3. Crash 7:28
4. Laura 5:27
5. Pieces 6:47
6. Blue Prelude 5:54
7. Witchcraft 6:28
8. Norwegian Wood 7:10
9. Whiteworld 6:08
10. Call Me 6:37

Musicians:

Bass - Michael Arnopol
Drums - Eric Montzka
Engineer - Jay Ten Hove , Phillip Harvey*
Guitar - Neal Alger
Mastered By - Allan Tucker
Mixed By - Jim Anderson
Photography - Lucille Reyboz
Piano, Vocals, Producer - Patricia Barber


Ripping Equipment:

Turntable: Nottingham Analogue Interspace;
Cartridge: Shelter 501 MKII Low Output MC;
Phono amp: Ray Samuels Audio Emmeline XR-2;
Power cables: Black Sand Cables Silver Reference MKV with Wattgate 330i-350i Ag;
Computer: MacBook Pro (FireWire out);
ADC: Edirol FA-66 FireWire
Software: Soundtrack Pro @ 96kHz/32-bit floating point.

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