Jazz
Barb Jungr
b. 1954. British vocalist. in the British Jazz Cabaret tradition.
British jazz-cabaret vocalist known for interpretive song cycles, especially around Bob Dylan material. 'intimate' justified here as a solo vocal art-song specialist in the cabaret tradition.
4 products
Walking In The Sun
Linn Records
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CD
$20.99
Mar 25, 2014
"• Walking In The Sun’ heralded a new direction for Ms. Jungr.
• Originally released in 2006, now re-issued as part of Linn’s ECHO series
• Drawing on influences from a wide range of musical traditions, including gospel and the blues, this album is Ms. Jungr’s most accessible release to date.
• Includes a new song by Eric Bibb, Heading Home, which sees the legendary guitarist make a guest appearance on the track."
Every Grain Of Sand
Linn Records
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Vinyl
$26.99
Mar 24, 2017
Barb Jungr's "Every Grain of Sand" has deservedly become known as a modern cult classic and has won the singer a dedicated fan base around the world. Originally released in 2002 this insightful album established Jungr as one of the leading interpreters of the Bob Dylan songbook and entered the Top 10 "Jazz Album of the Year" lists in The Sunday Times and The Telegraph whilst the Wall Street Journal described it as "... The most significant vocal album of the 21st century thus far."Jungr's revelatory interpretations get right to the heart of Bob Dylan's lyrics, finding new depths and emotion in his works. The original release prompted more than a decade of Dylan performances with a Barbican tribute alongside Billy Bragg and Odetta. Jungr is supporting this re-release with a UK tour in 2017.
Waterloo Sunset
Linn Records
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CD
$20.99
Mar 25, 2014
"• Critics uniformly adored Barb Jungr’s reflective rendition of Ray Davies’ title track
• Originally released in 2003, now re-issued as part of Linn’s ECHO series
• This collection of classic and original material includes songs by Richard Thompson and Bob Dylan
• Ms. Jungr has been compared to her heroine Nina Simone, as well as Edith Piaf and Peggy Lee"
Chanson: The Space In Between
Linn Records
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CD
$20.99
Mar 25, 2014
"• Barb Jungr's original take on the songs of Jacques Brel marked her Linn debut
• Originally released in 2000, now re-issued as part of Linn’s ECHO series
• Ms. Jungr opted to use specially commissioned translations for her English language renditions
• Ms. Jungr has won numerous accolades with many industry critics considering her to be the finest songstylist in Britain.
• Her acclaimed releases and 'revelatory' live performances have brought her to audiences all around the world."
