With her long-term collaborator, pianist Jenny Carr, Barb will present a wonderful selection of songs, both traditional and from a box of surprises, with her customary flair and panache. With a nod to Dylan’s Christmas album, expect great songs from all genres and persuasions to mark this special time of year. Prepare to party, in an elegant, jazz/cabaret style, at this seasonal show of the year!
Barb Jungr performs worldwide on the jazz cabaret stages and has re-invented British and European cabaret, coining the phrase “New American Songbook” to describe her extensive and acclaimed explorations of¬†Dylan, Cohen, Springsteen, Byrne and others. Her CDs on Linn records, Naim Label and Kristalyn have been released internationally to great response and rave reviews.
Classically trained, Jenny Carr arrived in England from Australia in the early 1990s as keyboardist and backing vocalist for Jason Donovan’s world tour. Since then she has carved out a diverse career, working with pop artists Julia Fordham, Bliss, Beverley Craven, Yazz, Billy Ocean, Imelda May and Ant and Dec. As well as freelancing with numerous jazz and swing bands, she is known as a sensitive accompanist, playing with vocalists Caroline Nin, Sarah Moule, Nina Ferro and of course Barb Jungr, with whom she has collaborated on several albums and toured extensively- as MD, arranger and pianist.
Set to be an immersive and captivating night of entertainment, Newbury had better brace itself for a spectacular Christmas show.