Modern Cool

by Patricia Barber

Overview

The dark, smoky voice of Patricia Barber is quite haunting. On Modern Cool, she mostly sings downbeat songs at slow tempos. All but three songs are her own originals, and they deal with such subject matter as an "homage to beauty" that seems to connect painting one's face with prostitution, loneliness, mindless conformity, the "Postmodern Blues," and other such topics. Barber, whose piano playing is mostly very much in the background, comes across on this set as a pop/folk singer. Most of the jazz moments are provided by trumpeter Dave Douglas, who is on half of the selections and adds some excitement; guitarist John McLean, bassist Michael Arnopol, and drummer/percussionist Mark Walker complete the group. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/20/2025
Label:	Impex Records
UPC:	0856276002916

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Patricia Barber   Primary Artist,Strings,Vocals,Piano
Dave Douglas   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Jeff Stitely   Guest Artist,Udu
Mark Walker   Guest Artist,Drums,Tin Cans,Percussion,Prepared Kit
John McLean   Guitar
Michael Arnopol   Bass

Technical Credits

Patricia Barber   Composer,Producer,Adaptation
Paul McCartney   Composer
Jim Morrison   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
Howard Dietz   Composer
Robby Krieger   Composer
Jim Anderson   Mixing,Engineer
Michael Friedman   Executive Producer
Ray Manzarek   Composer
Mark Walker   Preparation
Arthur Schwartz   Composer
Paul Anka   Composer
John Densmore   Composer
Jeffery Lane   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Valerie Booth   Photography
Barry Elz   Photography
Bryan Johnson   Choir Arrangement
Mare Earley   Design,Art Direction
Allan Tucker   Mastering