This one earned 5 stars in DownBeat. Say no more. Another strong blending of material as on CafÂ© Blue but heavier on the originals. Features the same band as on CafÂ© Blue with the

Modern Cool

This one earned 5 stars in DownBeat. Say no more. Another strong blending of material as on CafÂ© Blue but heavier on the originals. Features the same band as on CafÂ© Blue with the addition of trumpet star Dave Douglas. Highlights include Barber's originals Touch of Trash, Company, and Winter, her version of The Doors' Light My Fire and her setting of an e.e. cummings poem.
Musicians: Patricia Barber, vocal, piano, table knives on strings; Michael Arnopol, bass; John McLean, guitars; Mark Walker, drums, percussion, body parts; Jeff Stitely, udu; Dave Douglas, trumpet; and Choral Thunder Vocal Choir.
Country USA
Manufacturer Premonition Records
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2013-03-12
UnitCount 1
Format CD
UPCs 669179076126
EANs 0669179076126

Modern Cool