Jazz Articles about Bill Barner

Bill Barner: Ten Tunes

by Hrayr Attarian
January 28, 2012

Variety is the theme of Bill Barner's plainly titled Ten Tunes. Although currently employed by a big band and small swing combos, Barner's career as reed man has spanned different genres, from free jazz and Indian raga and to bluegrass and klezmer, and the disc reflects that versatility, with the leader focusing exclusively on clarinet. Opening with the Chicago-style, blues-rock “Opening Gambit" Stan Smith's blistering guitar work contrasts with the unique and mellow Barner, while the soulful ...