Barb Jungr
Award-winning singer & writer
One of the most accomplished British singers of her generation. Barb Jungr’s formidable talent as a singer, composer and lyricist is only outshined by her ability to re-interpret familiar songs and reveal new depths of meaning and beauty. Internationally acclaimed, Jungr continues to evolve her signature style while her transcendent artistry both live and recorded continues to delight audiences.
“The brilliant jazz singer on world-beating form. Barb Jungr proves she's a genuine jazz marvel... A true musical alchemist”
The Telegraph
Dear friends and supporters,
Spring is here and with it a massive sigh of relief as the flowers come out again and remind us of life and the beauty of our world. No wonder Wordsworth was moved to verse by daffodils.
This month with Jenny Carr I will take London Bridge by storm on 14th March as part of Medi-Culture 2024 with a collection about wellbeing which is, for me, quite a jolly evening! Tickets are free with a £10 donation on the door. Come! Barb Jungr - Feeling Good!
I will also return to Bob Dylan and perform at Piano Smithfield on 22nd March and a wonderful new venue Bishop's Court Farm, in Dorchester On Thames on 24th March, with Simon Wallace on piano. Info on all gigs can be also be found on my Bandisintown page, there is a link at the bottom of the newsletter.
Meanwhile Nate has made a stunning video - here it is on YouTube, and I would LOVE it if you could share it with everyone and anyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDmHSiRkb7s
The wonderful Gary Williams recently came to visit and wrote this gorgeous piece. He also took some lovely photos which are included in the blog.
https://www.garywilliams.photography/blog/at-home-with-cabaret-singer-barb-jungr/
There is a bit more news coming soon, meanwhile Happy spring and see you at one of these shows I hope.
Love, peace and joy, Barb and Bambi
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Coming soon and Recently released
Barb Jungr and her trio - My Marquee
Barb's brand new album featuring re-imaginings of tracks made famous by bands who played the legendary Marquee Club in Soho!
It was recorded and mixed by Michael Smith at The Fish Factory.
Barb Jungr - Vocals/Jenny Carr - Piano/Dudley Phillips - Bass/Jonathan Lee - Drums
Barb Jungr sings Leonard Cohen
Barb's first live recording of ever. The EP features 5 tracks (6 songs) never before recorded by Barb. Go on, give it a listen and then share it withe everyone you know!
It was recorded live by Tom Sochas at The Crazy Coqs on 2nd September 2022 and mastered and mixed by Christoph Bracher.
Barb Jungr - Vocals/Jenny Carr - Piano
Over The Bridge
Barb is thrilled to release an old Jungr and Parker recording that has been unavailable for many years. Over The Bridge features Michael Parker and Barb’s talents as songwriters, arrangers and musicians.
Famous Blue Raincoat
In August 2021 Barb released the second track as part of her new collection on Kristalyn Records.
Once again Jenny Carr is on piano, with Dudley Phillips on bass and Christoph Bracher producing, Here, Leonard Cohen’s extraordinary treatise on love and pain is given a whole new interpretation.
10 best Dylan covers
Barb’s versions of Dylan’s I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight was hailed as one of the ten best Dylan covers amongst Johnny Cash, Bryan Ferry, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and more...
Forgetful Heart
On 28th May Barb released the title track of her new collection Forgetful Heart on Kristalyn Records.
With Jenny Carr on piano, Dudley Phillips on bass and percussion and Christoph Bracher producing, this Bob Dylan song opens into new life. Barb said “Forgetful Heart was suggested to me by the editors of the upcoming Dylan At 80 book for which I wrote an essay on Dylan and love. My own Forgetful Heart loves this song and I hope you will, too.”
Dancing In The Dark
Bruce Springsteen’s classic song, on Kristalyn Records (KristaDB1). Recorded with and produced by Simon Wallace, with video by Simon and all made during lockdown, when we were all Dancing in the Dark?
In My Troubled Days
Barb released In My Troubled Days in early April 2020. The single is a duet with the wonderful Fourth Choir, with a video and a link for choral arrangements by John McDaniel.
BOB, BREL AND ME
Released Autumn 2019
Broadway World review of Bob, Brel and Me at Joe’s Pub NYC - Feb 2020
Barb Jungr's committed performances of material by Bob Dylan, Jacques Brel, and herself make for a powerful set. Her delightfully quirky humor, with some cutely bristling impatience at the folly of human nature, is welcome comic relief between highly emotional, word-dense songs. Whether cheeky or choked-up with feeling, this artist (I don't use the word casually) commands attention and affection. Read full review
Kind of Jazz ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Barb's voice in fine fettle, and as always, her read on the lyrics is spot-on.
Something Else
The vocals are powerfully delivered in Barb Jungr’s inimitable style – classy, full on, a touch of the mischievous and complete conviction.
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