Patricia Barber: Whiteworld
Track
Whiteworld
Artist
Patricia Barber (vocals, piano)
CD
Live: A Fortnight in Paris (Blue Note 78213)
Musicians:
Patricia Barber (vocals, piano),
Neal Alger (guitar), Michael Arnopol (bass), Eric Montzka (drums)
.Composed by Patricia Barber
.Recorded: La Rochelle, Metz and Paris, March and April 2004
Rating: 91/100 (learn more)
Here is a snatch of the lyrics -- “I have institutions in the West / To make institutions in the East / I historically revise / with Deconstructionist ease.” Yep, we have come a long way from June-moon-spoon rhymes. And even in the land of Derrida, where this live recording was made, they may not know exactly what to make of Patricia Barber. But at a time when most jazz vocalists are held in thrall to a vocabulary (musical and literary) that is a half-century old, this fresh, unpredictable singer-songwriter is a welcome addition to the contemporary scene. Barber can be très recherché at times, but do not be fooled by the highbrow references in her lyrics – she can also interpret a ballad with great feeling or dig in on the keyboard with the best of her generation. Highly recommended!
Reviewer: Ted Gioia
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