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Barbara King

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Reigniting tradition is what Barbara King is all about. This Brooklyn, New York native is lighting the path for a new generation of fans by advancing the confluence of jazz and inspirational music. Barbara’s noteworthy performances of popular standards and a vast selection of original compositions have earned her critical acclaim. This acclaim has led her to an aptly named, debut CD, Perfect Timing. Ms. King began her career at the age of seven singing in church and performing in school plays. She sang with the noted Vassar College Choir and toured the U.S., which gave her an opportunity to tinker with melodies and lyrics of classic and popular tunes

Album

Perfect Timing

Label: mmgmusic
Released: 2009
Track listing: 01. Miracles (King/Robinson) - 3:37; 02. One More Day (J.C. White) - 5:16; 03. Overtaken (John Smith) - 4:20; 04. Let it Be (Lennon/McCartney) - 4;26; 05. I Say a Little Prayer (Bacharach/David) - 4:05; 06. Forever Young (Bob Dylan) - 5:19; 07. Perfect Timing (King/Dorsey) - 2:53; 08. Your Smile (King/Dorsey) - 4:17; 09. Tryin´ Times (Hathaway/Hutson) - 5:09; 10. Ribbon in the Sky (Stevie Wonder) - 4:53; 11. Perfect Timing (King/Robinson) - 2:13.

Article: Album Review

Barbara King: Perfect Timing

Read "Perfect Timing" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff


Ogni tanto la stampa esagera, e se si legge che Barbara King canta come Sarah Vaughn non è che ci si debba credere per forza; fra l´altro anche lo stile delle due è diverso. In tempi in cui si fanno volentieri delle operazioni filologiche (o di clonazione, a seconda delle opinioni), è bene sottolineare questi aspetti. ...

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News: Festival

32nd Cape May Jazz Festival Coming in November

A Tribute to the Count Swing with the timeless, priceless and still genuine Count Basie Orchestra at the Cape May Jazz Festival presented by New Jersey Department of Travel and Tourism and Bank of America November 6th for one big thrill 8pm-9:30pm in the Theatre at Lower Regional High School. The Count Basie Orchestra of today ...

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News: Recording

Barbara King Debut Perfect Timing

Barbara King Debut Perfect Timing

Brooklyn, New York native Barbara King hopes that the title of her debut CD carries some truth. Perfect Timing is a strong recording and critics everywhere are becoming aware of her presence prompting Lloyd Sachs of the Chicago-Sun Times to say, “Barbara King's dusky, Sarah Vaughan-like qualities mark her as a talent to watch." On Barbara's ...


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