Modern Cool

Modern Cool

This one earned 5 stars in DownBeat. Say no more. Another strong blending of material as on <b>Caf© Blue</b> but heavier on the originals. Features the same band as on <b>Caf© Blue</b> with the addition of trumpet star Dave Douglas. Highlights include Barber's originals <i>Touch of Trash</i>, <i>Company</i>, and <i>Winter</i>, her version of The Doors' <i>Light My Fire</i> and her setting of an e.e. cummings poem.<p> 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.