Barb Gordon - Eight To The Bar

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s

Time: 32:00

Size: 73.3 MB

Styles: Vocal jazz

Year: 2008

Art: Front

[2:56] 1. Just One Kiss

[4:29] 2. One Note Samba

[4:46] 3. Misty

[5:13] 4. Popsicle Toes

[4:03] 5. My Favourite Things

[3:30] 6. Lullaby Of Birdland

[4:45] 7. Second Time Around

[2:15] 8. Twisted

Barb Gordon's smoky, deep and lilting sound sets her apart from other vocalists. Known and loved for her energy and obvious love of her craft, she is one of the most exciting and entertaining performers to hit the Toronto jazz scene in years. An old soul with a fresh style, Barb channels a wide range of artists, including Billie Holiday, Betty Carter, Joan Armatrading, Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell, and Blossom Dearie in her renditions of beloved standards and lesser-known gems. Her sound and delivery, however, are characterized by Barb's distinctive interpretations and contagious enthusiasm for the music.

Her first album, “Eight to the Bar," received positive reviews and grew Barb's fan base around the world. Her recent release, “For the Record,” was produced by acclaimed Toronto musician/writer/producer Michael Maxwell, and engineered by Jeff Wolpert. Joining Barb is a brilliant rhythm section including the electric Adrean Farrugia on piano, Mark Cashion on bass and Ted Warren on drums; along with an amazing lineup of Canada's finest musicians on the guitars, strings and horns.

Eight To The Bar

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Barb Gordon - For The Record

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:17
Size: 157,6 MB
Art: Front

(2:50)  1. Down With Love
(4:21)  2. Like A Lover (O Cantador)
(3:37)  3. Joy Spring
(6:39)  4. Lullaby of The Leaves
(5:57)  5. When You Wish Upon A Star
(4:16)  6. Get Used To It Baby
(6:22)  7. My Funny Valentine
(4:03)  8. On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
(4:10)  9. Erev Shel Shoshanim
(6:05) 10. My One and Only Love
(3:42) 11. I Was Doing All Right
(4:08) 12. Love and Affection
(4:42) 13. No Regrets
(4:40) 14. Over the Rainbow
(2:38) 15. Tight

Five years ago my mother asked me to learn her favourite jazz tune, Lullaby of the Leaves. She had danced to it as a girl at a dance and fell in love with the song. I learned Lullaby of the Leaves within the remaining months of my mother’s life. Her love of the song and the memories she associated with it inspired the theme for the collection of songs on this album; which is about recording "for the record" favourite songs introduced to me by family, friends and colleagues over the years. For me, it reflects the passage of time and the passing of time. As colourful autumn leaves record the fleeting lives of plants throughout past seasons, For the Record is about memories associated with the songs we have recorded, while sharing some of the great music of decades past. Much appreciation and thanks to all involved in this project; and for the support of my family, friends, clients and colleagues. 

To name but a few; Freddie, Sam, Michael Maxwell, Adrean Farrugia, Jeff Wolpert, Bob Morgan, Rich Davis, Joe Guss, Laurie Gray, Sarah Maxwell, Marlane Oliver, Cindy Brooks, Lisa Pappo, Donna Holmes, Michael Kleinman,  Lisa Briones, Josie Roussel, Anne Parr, Wainer et al., Andrew Z., Julie P. and Chris C., Max and Mireille, Rochelle T. (and the turtles),  Terry Cade, Elaine Overholt, Bonnie Brett, Shelly Merel, Beny Maissner, David Young, Leonard Levy, MJ Farber, Izzie Davis, Barry, Alan, Dad, and last but not least, Afi “the Dude” Doodle. To Sybil Doris Levy Gordon: A magnificent woman inside and out. My source, my inspiration and my best friend. Miss you, Mom.  http://www.barbgordonsings.com/for-the-record.html

For The Record

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