Shelter From the Storm

 
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Barb Jungr
Shelter From the Storm

[ Linn / CD ]

Release Date: Friday 19 February 2016

Barb Jungr's profoundly original arrangements of contemporary American songs have seen her recognised as one of the most important interpreters of the works of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.

Her unrivalled ability as an enthralling song stylist brings new depth and insight into songs by Dylan, Cohen, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim & Bernstein and Peter Gabriel.

Shelter From The Storm also includes three brand new songs written by Jungr and pianist Laurence Hobgood, well-known for his GRAMMY Award-winning hard-core jazz and partnership with Kurt Elling.

Of his first major collaboration since Elling, Hobgood stated 'I'm not just thrilled to be collaborating with Barb Jungr; I'm energized, inspired, and downright giddy at having matched with a "musician's singer" - a superb vocalist whose musical intelligence is its own formidable, evolved force with which to reckon.'

Together Jungr and Hobgood are an exciting tour de force, skilfully supported by Michael Olatuja (bass) and Wilson Torres (percussion).

These 'songs of hope' are a much-needed antidote to today's 'troubled times'; an uplifting message superbly realised by Jungr.

Tracks:

1. Bali Hai
2. Stars Lazy But Shining
3. Shelter From The Storm
4. Sisters of Mercy
5. Venus Rising
6. Something's Coming
7. Woodstock
8. Hymn To Nina
9. All Along the Watchtower / In Your Eyes
10. Life on Mars? / Space Oddity