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Chicagoan singer and pianist Patricia Barber--one of the few jazz musicians to receive the prestigious honor of a Guggenheim Fellowship--expresses unique, personal ambition with this album, which consists entirely of Barber originals. Each song of MYTHOLOGIES represents a character from ancient Greek folklore. But fear not, this isn't some dry or pretentious mythology lesson--as most characters in Greek myth are ascribed human feelings, Barber draws on them to delve into emotional states (positive and negative) common to all. "Icarus (for Nina Simone)" represents a rise to dizzying heights with a high price to pay afterward. The contemplative "The Hours" is both a blues for humanity and a cry for salvation, intensified by an impassioned guitar solo and pleading gospel-charged chorus. Patricia Barber's voice is smoky, wise, and unhurried--that of a born storyteller. Her accompaniment (guitar, bass, drums, plus occasional alto saxophone and background vocals) provides unfussy, concise embellishments to her story-songs, along with brief, inventive ventures into funk and hip-hop.
Personnel: Patricia Barber (vocals, piano); Neal Alger (guitar); Michael Arnopol (bass instrument); Eric Montzka (drums).
JazzTimes (pp.74-75) - "MYTHOLOGIES is hearty, inspired sustenance expressly reserved for those who consider listening a fully active endeavor." Patricia Barber Mythologies Songs Mythologies Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   Excellent, superb.
This is another masterpiece from Patricia Barber and her fellow musicians. Great jazz all round on this album. A must have which will be listened to again and again.
Submitted by jimmyjames543 (Somerset, United Kingdom.) 
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A singer with a sound
Patricia Barber has a sound.
this lady is unique,her voice, her band, her compositions,are like no one else.
In my books this is critical.
To my mind most of the new generation of jazz singers are just doing covers
of what the great did in the past.
Her new cd "Mythologies" is not far behind "Verses" thus is a must.
I should also mention, that Patricia Barber unique sound also relies on her fabulous band.
Submitted by jazz1 (Cape Town South Africa)
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Interesting lyrics, but musically a re-hash of previous albums with precious little that is new. And not all the guest vocalists can carry a tune...
Patricia, we have come to expect so much more from you
Submitted by allen (half moon bay, california)
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oh come on now, patricia!
If this were her debut offering, she wouldn't be released. This is nowhere near 'Verse', it's a disappointing follow-up. She whispers and talks like she has Asbergers.
She can do MUCH better than this.
Submitted by cranky queen (covington, ky)
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