A Perfect Title
dougles1 | Seattle, WA | 06/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The title alone says it: "Nightclub." From the first chord, to the last stunning chord, Barber demonstrates her great talent. While she definitely dominates as a pianist, her voice is nothing to laugh at either. True, she comes in under pitch now and then, but from what I can tell, it's more of a stylistic choice than an "amateur" quality. If you're in the mood for some dark, sultry, and cool jazz, this is an excellent choice."
A Different Nod to the Mainstream
Rick Cornell | Reno, Nv USA | 01/18/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Patricia Barber is a wonderful artist, one who uses a rather limited, smoky contralto to its maximum effect in a highly creative way. Like her singing, her piano is spare, yet never wastes a note. This album is her nod to the Mainstream, and as such, it's worth a listen. The highlight is the first cut, or a very creative cover of "Bye Bye Blackbird." I appreciate anyone who covers the theme song from "A Man and a Woman" because it's actually a very nice tune and done so seldomly. If you like this, it's a good intro to Ms. Barber's more advenurous and ultimately more satisfying efforts."