Companion (Live)

Barber's first live recording. This one followed a couple of years of touring with the quartet featured. This band was receiving rave reviews wherever it appeared and this record, a ''companion'' piece to Modern Cool, captures the band's infectious live vibe. Highlights include Barber's groovy version of Sonny & Cher's The Beat Goes On and her outspoken statement on the jazz scene, If This Isn't Jazz?

Musicians: Patricia Barber, piano, vocal, Hammond B-3; Michael Arnopol, bass; John McLean, guitar; Eric Montzka, drums/percussion; Ruben P. Alvarez, percussion; Jason Narducy, guest vocal (5).