Patricia Barber Modern Cool 180g 33rpm 2-LP

Patricia Barber “Modern Cool” 180-gram 2-LP set

“THE HARMONIC LANGUAGE OF JAZZ, AS WELL AS THAT OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, IS CERTAINLY RICH—LOOK HOW MUCH HAS COME OUT OF IT—BUT IT’S CIRCUMSCRIBED. I STARTED WANTING TO HEAR SOMETHING ELSE.” —Patricia Barber 

“Sonically, one of the best recordings ever made by a Jazz Singer with small acoustic ensemble. ”

–Downbeat, rated 5 stars

“Smart songs about the way we think and live, not just about the way we love. This is the kind of art we need to be on the lookout for everywhere. The 21st century has started. We can’t afford to be left behind.” –New York Times

“An Album To Die For.” –Stereophile

Patricia Barber’s Modern Cool brought mainstream success, propelled by her classic version of the Doors’ “Light My Fire.” Touring for this album, Barber played selections from it during a four-night stand at The Jazz Standard in New York. There, she was heard by Bruce Lundvall of Blue Note Records, which led to a string of popular Barber recordings for Premonition and Blue Note, worldwide touring, and the unapologetic critical acclaim from which Barber never looked back.

It quickly became an audiophile classic through Barber’s thoughtfully rendered performances and Jim Anderson’s stunningly detailed, naturalistic recording.

Our pristine, quiet 180-gram LP, newly re-mastered by Bernie Grundman, faithfully reproduces every dynamic nuance and tonal accuracy of Jim Anderson’s analog mix-down master (of the original 16/44.1 recording) without harshness or sibilance. The deluxe package updates the stylish original design with a heavy-stock booklet, artful spot gloss, new notes from Jim Anderson, and many exclusive session and tour photos from Barber photographer Valerie Booth.

FEATURES 

• Newly remastered by Bernie Grundman using Jim Anderson’s original analog stereo mix master (from an original digital recording)
• Meticulously pressed on super-quiet, heavy vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing
• Fresh package design featuring booklets with full lyrics and rare session photos from Patricia Barber photographer Valerie Booth