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 01. "What A Shame" 02. "Mourning Grace" 03. "The Thrill Is Gone" 04. "Romanesque" 05. "Yellow Car III" 06. "Wood Is A Pleasant Thing To Think About" 07. "Inch Worm" 08. "Ode To Billie Joe" 09. "Too Rich For My Blood" 10. "A Taste Of Honey" 11. "Nardis" 12. "Manha De Carnaval"
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 | | Description: | Cafe Blue is an album by Patricia Barber, released in 2022. The album is a Super Audio Cd jazz CD. - Patricia Barber's 1994 audiophile classic "Cafe Blue" is available for the first time un-mastered, Capitol Studios remix. SACD hybrid that will play on all SACD and CD playersRecorded and Mixed at Chicago Recordings Company, Studio 5, Chicago IL. June 28-30, July 1, 1994.
Mastering at Foothill Digital, New York.
"Romanesque" was adapted from "Vatican Ed. XVI".
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This recording authored for Hybrid SACD by Gus Skinas at the Super Audio Center, Boulder, Colo.
Patricia Barber's 1994 audiophile classic Cafe Blue is available for the first time unmastered, Capitol Studios remix. SACD Hybrid will play on all SACD and CD players.
Cafe Blue was recorded at Chicago Recording Company in early 1994 by recording engineer Jim Anderson. It was the first release Barber recorded for Premonition Records. Recorded in 16/48 kHz on a 32-track Otari machine, the original multitracks were then transferred and remixed in 2011 at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California."Café Blue - Unmastered Capitol Studio Mix" on CD presents Patricia Barber's landmark album in a uniquely revealing form: the original, unmastered mix as it sounded in Capitol Studios, without later compression or EQ polish. This edition emphasizes natural dynamics, micro-details and room ambience, offering an intimate, "sitting-in-the-control-room" perspective that audiophiles and jazz-lovers treasure. Barber's blend of cool jazz, sophisticated harmonies and poetic, often noir-tinged lyrics unfolds with striking clarity: the piano retains its full tonal body, the bass sounds wooden and resonant rather than overly processed, and the drums breathe with lifelike transients. Iconic tracks from "Café Blue" gain a new sense of presence and depth, making this CD both an artistic and sonic reference. The minimalist packaging and purist concept underline that this is about hearing the music as close as possible to the moment of creation - a definitive way to experience one of the most acclaimed modern jazz vocal albums in a studio-true representation.
Patricia Barber is an American jazz singer, pianist and songwriter known for her intellectual, harmonically adventurous approach and her smoky, understated vocal style. Emerging from the Chicago jazz scene, she built an international reputation through critically praised albums and atmospheric live performances. "Café Blue" is widely regarded as her breakthrough and a modern audiophile classic, often cited by critics and used by hi-fi enthusiasts to test high-end systems thanks to its spacious, finely detailed recordings. Across her career she has received numerous awards and glowing press for pushing the boundaries between jazz, art-song and singer-songwriter traditions, establishing herself as a distinctive, influential voice in contemporary jazz.
The CD is released by Premonitio, a label associated with carefully produced, high-quality jazz and acoustic recordings with a strong focus on sound. Their productions are known among discerning listeners for natural, dynamic engineering and for giving artists the space to realize projects with artistic integrity. With "Café Blue - Unmastered Capitol Studio Mix", Premonitio underline their commitment to authentic, minimally interfered-with sound, making this edition especially attractive to listeners who value fidelity to the original studio performance.
For collectors, jazz enthusiasts and audiophile listeners, this CD is an exceptional opportunity to rediscover Patricia Barber's seminal work in a version that highlights the nuances of her piano playing, the subtlety of her ensemble and the full emotional range of her songwriting - an essential addition to any serious jazz library. | | | No. of tracks: |
12 |
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PRM 90760-5 |
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