Rebecca Barry

Rebecca Barry: And Then Some

by Jim Santella
May 1, 1999

A classically-trained saxophonist who went on to study with Ellis Marsalis and Ed Peterson at the University of New Orleans while working toward her master’s degree, 23-year-old Rebecca Barry debuts with mainstream reverence and a strong supporting cast.

The session starts with an ultra-fast “And Then Some," Barry’s composition, which highlights a very high technical skill level from saxophonist Barry, pianist Victor Atkins, and drummer Jason Marsalis. To contrast, three numbers are presented without drummer, emphasizing the melody and revealing ...