Patricia Barber - Modern Cool / 2LP Impex Records

"Modern Cool" by Patricia Barber is one of those audiophile classics that needs no introduction. Jim Anderson's breathtakingly detailed and natural recording, as well as the mastery of Barber's compositions and performances,

make this album a must-have for any ambitious record collection. "Modern Cool" is a glossy production, no question about it. Nevertheless, it differs from most albums by her famous jazz colleagues. "Modern Cool" never seems

over-the-top or over-polished – Barber's approach has too many edges for that, and she gives her fellow musicians the freedom they need to breathe life into the songs.

It is therefore not surprising that "Modern Cool" brought the American her breakthrough in the mainstream and that the album was even able to win a Grammy for best (surround) sound 15 (!) years after its initial release. During

the album tour, Barber played a selection of songs – including her interpretation of "Light My Fire" by the Doors – during a four-day performance at "The Jazz Standard" in New York. There she was heard by Bruce Lundvall of Blue

Note Records, which subsequently led to a series of extremely popular recordings for Premonition and Blue Note, worldwide tours and unanimous critical acclaim.

For those who missed out on the sonically excellent MoFi edition, or want to add to or upgrade their collection, now is your chance: This immaculate reissue from Impex Records comes as a double LP (33 rpm) on 180-gram vinyl and,

for the first time outside Impex's "OneStep" series, has been pressed on VR900-D2 vinyl - with impressive results: Every detail and dynamic nuance is accurately reproduced, without harshness or sibilance. Remastered by Bernie

Grundman using the original master by David Glasser. The deluxe packaging updates the stylish original design and includes an exclusive, comprehensive booklet with lyrics and session photos by Barber photographer Valerie Booth.

Title

SIDE 1

1. Touch Of Trash

2. Winter

3. Let It Rain

SIDE 2

4. Company

5. Silent Partner

6. Light My Fire

SIDE 3

7. You & The Night & The Music

8. Love, Put On Your Faces

9. She's A Lady

SIDE 4

10.  Constantinople

11.  Postmodern Blues

Let It Rain – Vamp