Patricia Barber

• LIMITED EDITION 24K GOLD CD

• 4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Patricia Barber’s Companion was a record of firsts for Barber and Premonition. First recording of Barber’s legendary live show. First release under the Blue Note/Premonition joint imprint, the only such business arrangement in Blue Note’s storied history. And first Stereophile RECORDING OF THE MONTH.

Designed as a “companion” to Barber’s previous studio recording Modern Cool, the album features several re-invented Modern Cool tracks, some of the best Barber pop covers on record and one ingenius new Barber original.

PERSONNEL:

• Patricia Barber - (piano, vocals, Hammond B-3)
• Michael Arnopol - (bass)
• John McLean - (guitar)
• Eric Montzka - (drums)
• Ruben P. Alvarez - (percussion)
• Jason Narducy - (guest vocalist on Touch of Trash)

TRACKS:

• 01. The Beat Goes On
• 02. Use Me
• 03. Like JT
• 04. Let It Rain
• 05. Touch Of Trash
• 06. If This Isn't Jazz
• 07. Black Magic Woman