The Cris Barber band has outdone themselves yet again. Karen Hammack on piano, Barry Cogert on bass, Aldo Bentivegna on drums, Jamie Findlay on guitar, Greg Vail on sax and Kurt Rasmussen on percussion and fronted by jazz vocalist Cris Barber. Their artistry and their hearts come through in this fourth CD called The Moment to Be Free on 37 Records produced in Orange County California by Cris Barber and Ryan Hafer.
Winner of the prestigious Orange County Music Award for Best Jazz Artist 2004, noted vocalist Cris Barber capped a winning year by re-entering the studio to record her 3rd Album, “COMES LOVE”. With a vocal style that conjures the grand jazz traditions while staying true to her 21st century rhythmic soul, Cris’ skillful vibe is sure to appeal to sophisticated jazz enthusiasts. The CD features well-known Los Angeles studio and concert players Karen Hammack (piano), Doug Webb (sax), Kurt Rasmussen (percussion), Barry Cogert (bass), and Aldo Bentivenga (drums).
Cris Barber has gained a reputation as one of the premier jazz vocalists in Los Angeles and Southern California performing in most of the areas top venues including her upcoming date at the famed Hollywood Bowl. Her “smooth, womanly vocals*” are dynamic and captivating, and have delighted audiences for over a decade. She has received accolades from around the world, including top10 airplay in Europe, Australia, Canada, Argentina and the US.
Tracks from Cris Barber’s “COMES LOVE” and “NOBODY ELSE BUT ME” can be heard on Qantas Airlines in-flight programming and soon to other major airlines.
The COMES LOVE CD will soon be on Itunes as a featured CD and Artist.
The new Cris Barber CD will be out in November...just in time for Christmas.
Check this link out in the studio of the song "What Is It"
Reviews: Mark O’Neill 103.7 3WAY-FM in Australia “Now this is good!! Real good!”
J. Otis Williams KSDS 88.3 FM Jazz 88 United States “I just checked out “Comes Love” and I love it! This is truly a great CD and will get airplay on Jazz 88.
Jacques Emond Jazzart Productions CKCU-FM Canada “This is a delightful album from start to finish. The smooth voice of the singer is perfect for the diverse repertoire she elected to sing. I like that she kept the scat at a minimum, a device that, in my opinion, is greatly overused by female vocalist these days. Great stuff!”
Bob Parzych WRTC United States “Love the tunes and voice..popped in a #11 on our top 30 for November.”
