PATRICIA BARBER - Cafe Blue (1994) SACD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Patricia Barber, who is both a fine keyboardist and an atmospheric singer, contributes roughly half of the material to her Premonition debut. Her dark voice and the generally esoteric program takes awhile to get used to (listeners will have to be patient), but after two or three listens, this thought-provoking and rather moody set becomes more accessible. The music ranges stylewise from sophisticated pop sensitivities to the avant-garde and even touches of minimalism, while not fitting securely into any category. Barber gives a new slant to "The Thrill Is Gone," "Ode to Billy Joe," and even "A Taste of Honey," and her vocals are all quite haunting and contemporary. An added plus to this unusual music is adventurous guitarist John McLean. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     What a Shame 5:24
Patricia Barber
2     Mourning Grace 6:57
Patricia Barber
3     The Thrill Is Gone 4:39
Lew Brown / Ray Henderson
4     Romanesque 4:34
Patricia Barber
5     Yellow Car III 5:08
Patricia Barber
6     Wood Is a Pleasant Thing to Think About 1:00
Patricia Barber
7     Inch Worm 5:10
Frank Loesser
8     Ode to Billy Joe 5:22
Bobbie Gentry
9     Too Rich for My Blood 8:08
Patricia Barber
10     A Taste of Honey 4:31
Ric Marlow / Bobby Scott
11     Nardis 9:01
Miles Davis
12     Manha de Carnaval 3:23
Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Carlos Jobim
Credits :
Bass – Michael Arnopol
Drums, Percussion, Percussion [Body Parts] – Mark Walker
Guitar – John McLean
Piano, Vocals, Producer – Patricia Barber