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Patricia Barber On Piano Jazz

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Patricia Barber On Piano Jazz

The singer joined Piano Jazz in 2002, the year she released her successful album Verse.

Patricia Barber In The Studio

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Twenty Years Of A Jazz Piano Christmas

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Holiday Music

Twenty Years Of A Jazz Piano Christmas

An NPR holiday tradition celebrates two decades this winter. Jazz pianists Eldar, Robert Glasper, Patricia Barber, Joe Sample, Ramsey Lewis and Dr. Billy Taylor were all on hand to perform original takes on classic holiday songs, live in concert.

Listen Now: A Jazz Piano Christmas 2009

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Studio Sessions

Patricia Barber Plays A Special 'Funny Valentine'

She's best known for her original songwriting, but her cool, insinuating delivery is perfect for classics, too. She visits NPR's Studio 4A for a performance from her latest album, The Cole Porter Mix — plus a certain Valentine's Day standard.

Patricia Barber Plays A Special 'Funny Valentine'

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Music Articles

Patricia Barber: 'Verse'

Music critic Jim Fusilli reviews the latest CD by jazz singer and songwriter Patricia Barber. The recording, called Verse, is a departure from her previous work. She wrote all of the tunes on this record. Her piano performance is less dominant on this album, but the recording is sustained by the band of musicians, including trumpeter Dave Douglas and drummer Joey Baron.

Patricia Barber: 'Verse'

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Singers In The Rain: Jazz Amid The Deluge

Gene Kelly's iconic performance in Singin' in the Rain was informed by the rhythms of jazz. MGM Studios/Hulton Archive hide caption

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Take Five: A Jazz Sampler

Singers In The Rain: Jazz Amid The Deluge

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It's early November, and for many in America, that means that when we go outside, we're likely to get wet. Whether we're dodging sprinkles, showers or downpours, November is part of a rainy season. Hear five songs from vocalists inspired by rain, including Gene Kelly, Patricia Barber and Mahalia Jackson.

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