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Barb Jungr born on 9 May 1954 in Rochdale[1] is a musical performer, composer and writer, of Czech and German parentage. She is perhaps best known as a chansonnier, or singer of chansons—in the sense of classic, lyric-driven French songs; in the broader sense of European songs in the cabaret style; and in the even broader sense of a diverse range of songs interpreted in this style. A song-stylist incorporating jazz and blues, her approach often includes radical re-readings of known writers as well as original material. is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Rochdale (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... The performing arts are those forms of art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artists own body, face and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some... A composer is a person who writes music. ... A writer is anyone who creates a written work, although the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Chanson is a French word for song, and in English-language contexts is often applied to any song with French words, particularly a cabaret song. ... Look up lyrics in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the musical composition. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue — a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting around the tables (often dining or drinking) watching the performance. ... Musical genres are categories which contain music which share a certain style or which have certain elements in common. ... Interpretation, or interpreting, is an activity that consists of establishing, either simultaneously or consecutively, oral or gestural communications between two or more speakers who are not speaking (or signing) the same language. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Blues music redirects here. ...

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Biography

Barb Jungr was born in Rochdale; her father was Miroslav Jungr, a Czech scientist; her mother was Ingrid Jungr, a German nurse. She grew up in Stockport[1]. Stockport is a large town in the north west of England. ...


She moved to London in the mid 1970s and became part of the early alternative cabaret circuit performing and recording with the cult vocal harmony group The Three Courgettes after which she formed a song writing and musical partnership with Michael Parker. Together they toured, recorded and released a number of albums, worked with comedians Julian Clary and Arnold Brown, supported Alexei Sayle on tour and appeared on radio and television. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Michael Parker (b. ... Julian Clary (born 25 May 1959) is an English comedian and writer who is openly gay and known for his playing-on-stereotypes camp style, with a heavy reliance on innuendo and double entendre. ... Arnold Brown is a droll Scottish comedian, one of the main figures in the alternative comedy scene of the early 1980s. ... Alexei David Sayle (born 7 August 1952, Anfield, Liverpool) is an English comedian, actor and author. ...


After going solo in the 1990s, Jungr created the harmony shows Hell Bent Heaven Bound with Parker, Christine Collister, Ian Shaw and Helen Watson. They toured the UK and played the Edinburgh Festival and were invited to the Vancouver and Winnipeg festivals, in Canada. She recorded a CD, Durga Rising with the Bhangra producer and percussionist Kuljit Bhamra. After creating a series of shows and releasing the album Bare (album) on Irregular records she was invited to record for Glasgow based Linn Records, releasing Chanson: The Space In Between in 2000, centred around a series of new English translations of classic French chansons. In 2002, she released Every Grain Of Sand, an album of new arrangements of Bob Dylan’s songs, followed by Waterloo Sunset in 2003. In 2004 she recorded Love Me Tender, an album of songs recorded by Elvis Presley for release in March 2005. Christine Collister is a Jazz singer based in Islington North London She plays in a band called October ... Ian Shaw may refer to: Ian Shaw (Egyptologist), a lecturer at the University of Liverpool Ian Shaw (singer), a Welsh jazz singer and former stand-up comedian Ian Shaw, a British actor Categories: | ... Helen Maree Watson (b. ... There is no one Edinburgh Festival but those using the term are usually referring to the collection of various festivals in August and early September of each year in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Track listing The Cutter (Pete DeFreitas, Ian McCulloch, Les Pattinson, Will Sergeant) - 3:45 Originally from the Echo and the Bunnymen single The Cutter/Way Out and Up We Go (1983) and the Echo and the Bunnymen album Porcupine (1983) Still Moving (Kuljit Bhamra, Barb Jungr) - 3:06 Choose to... Track listing King of the Road (Roger Miller) - 2:45 Originally recorded by various artists from 1964 onward Version performed by Roger Miller originally a single (1965) Waterloo Sunset (Ray Davies) - 3:32 Originally from the Kinks album Something Else by the Kinks (1967) Later version performed by Barb Jungr... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Linn Records is a Glasgow-based company which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. ... Track listing Ne Me Quitte Pas (Jacques Brel, Des de Moor) _ 5:32 Originally recorded by Jacques Brel on 11 September 1959, and released on his album La Valse à Mille Temps (1959). ... This article is about the recording artist. ... Waterloo Sunset is a song released as a single by The Kinks in 1967, and featured on their album Something Else by the Kinks. ... Love Me Tender was the first film made by singer Elvis Presley and was released in 1956. ... Elvis redirects here. ...


In 2002 The British Council supported Jungr’s three week run at New York’s Flea Theatre, for which she won the Backstage Award for Best International Artist. She has since continued to appear regularly in New York, performing at Joe’s Pub and Mama Rose’s. British Council building in London British Council, Hong Kong The British Council is a Non-Departmental Public Body of the United Kingdom Government which specialises in educational and development opportunities. ... This article is about the state. ...


Jungr has also worked with the Amici multi disciplinary dance troupe, has directed and produced the work of other artists and collaborated with composer Jonathan Cooper on his "Moon Behind The Clouds" song cycle. She was featured in Simon Armitage's millennial poem Channel 4 film, directed by Brian Hill and she created the cabaret show "Girl Talk" with her friends and top British singers Mari Wilson and Claire Martin. Amicus curiae (Latin, plural amici curiae) is defined as, A friend of the court. ... Simon Armitage Simon Armitage (born May 26, 1963 in Huddersfield) is a British poet, playwright and novelist. ... There have been several people named Brian Hill: Brian Hill, an NBA basketball coach Brian Hill, a chef and contestant on the reality television program Top Chef Brian Hill, Media technology specialist at Claremont Mckenna College in Claremont, CA Brian Hill, Tall Guy in Oregon Brian Hill, Director of Public... Mari Wilson on the cover of her 2005 album Dolled Up Mari Wilson (born Mari MacMillan Ramsey Wilson, 29 September 1957, in London), is an English singer, best known for her sometimes quirky, early 1960s influenced pop music songs, and her (former) trademark beehive hairdo. ... Claire Martin is the name of: Claire Martin, the Canadian author. ...


Discography

Solo albums

This article is about the year. ... Track listing King of the Road (Roger Miller) - 2:45 Originally recorded by various artists from 1964 onward Version performed by Roger Miller originally a single (1965) Waterloo Sunset (Ray Davies) - 3:32 Originally from the Kinks album Something Else by the Kinks (1967) Later version performed by Barb Jungr... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Track listing Ne Me Quitte Pas (Jacques Brel, Des de Moor) _ 5:32 Originally recorded by Jacques Brel on 11 September 1959, and released on his album La Valse à Mille Temps (1959). ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Linn Records is a Glasgow-based company which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. ... Track listing Ill Be Your Baby Tonight (Bob Dylan) - 4:06 Originally from the Bob Dylan album John Wesley Harding (1967) If Not For You (Dylan) - 3:09 Originally from the Bob Dylan album New Morning (1970) Things Have Changed (Dylan) - 4:57 Originally from the soundtrack to the... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Linn Records is a Glasgow-based company which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. ... Track listing Do You Play Guitar? (Barb Jungr, Adrian York) - 3:53 High Water (for Charley Patton) (Bob Dylan) - 5:49 Originally from the Bob Dylan album Love and Theft (2001) Cathys Clown (Don Everly, Phil Everly) - 3:35 Originally from the Everly Brothers album The Everly Brothers Best... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Linn Records is a Glasgow-based company which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. ... Love Me Tender is an album by Barb Jungr Track listing Love Letters (Straight from Your Heart) Heartbreak Hotel Long Black Limousine Wooden Heart Are You Lonesome Tonight Kentucky Rain In the Ghetto Love Me Tender Always On My Mind I Shall Be Released Tomorrow Is a Long Time Looking... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Linn Records is a Glasgow-based company which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. ... Walking In the Sun is the lead single from Traviss compilation album, Singles. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Linn Records is a Glasgow-based company which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Linn Records is a Glasgow-based company which specialises in classical, jazz and Scottish music. ...

Albums with Michael Parker

Track listing Bad Things Come in Threes (Barb Jungr, Michael Parker) Dont Sacrifice Me (Jungr, Parker) No News is Good News (Parker) That Black Cat (Jungr, Parker) In Soho Late at Night (Jungr, Parker) Too Much for Me (Jungr, Parker) Just the Wisky Talking (Jungr, Parker) Perfect Pair (Jungr... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year 1987. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

Other albums

  • Jonathan Cooper

The Magic of Kisses (2008) 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

with Claire Martin and Mari Wilson (2005) Linn Records Girl Talk is the stage name and recording alias of Gregg Gillis. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ian Shaw may refer to: Ian Shaw (Egyptologist), a lecturer at the University of Liverpool Ian Shaw (singer), a Welsh jazz singer and former stand-up comedian Ian Shaw, a British actor Categories: | ... The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Des de Moor (Born Ipswich, Suffolk, England, 20 April 1961) is a musician and songwriter. ... Russell Churney. ... Track listing Future Legend (David Bowie)/Bewitched (Richard Rodgers) - 1:09 Originally from the David Bowie album Diamond Dogs (1974) Diamond Dogs (Bowie) - 3:52 Originally from the David Bowie album Diamond Dogs (1974) Its No Game (Bowie) - 3:04 Originally from the David Bowie album Scary Monsters (and... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Track listing Moonrise (Jonathan Cooper) - 2:06 Widowmaker (Cooper, Tania Unsworth) - 5:37 Lunacy (Cooper, Unsworth) - 3:27 The Sea of Nectar (Cooper) - 2:16 The Man in the Moon (Cooper, Unsworth) - 3:32 Ceremony (Cooper) - 3:08 Love and the Moon (Cooper, Unsworth) - 4:27 The Moon Behind the... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Robb Johnson is a musician and songwriter. ... Track listing Passport, Tickets and Guitar (Robb Johnson) - 5:03 One Broadstairs Morning (Johnson) - 4:10 Life is Football (Johnson) - 4:49 When the Swing Began to Swing (Johnson) - 3:42 Soho Heart (Johnson) - 6:20 Happy Birthday, General (Johnson) - 3:39 Supporting Chumbawamba (Johnson) - 5:22 London on Sea... Also see: 2002 (number). ... The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. ... Article 14 is a CD released by Irregular Records. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. ... Track listing Attila the Stockbroker Ces Gens-Là (Jacques Brel) - 6:13 Musicians: Attila the Stockbroker - vocals Robina Blann - piano Originally recorded by Jacques Brel on 6 November 1965, and released on his album Ces Gens-Là (1966) Roy Bailey Les Timides (Brel) - 3:10 Musicians: Roy Bailey - vocals George... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Russell Churney. ... Track listing The Cutter (Pete DeFreitas, Ian McCulloch, Les Pattinson, Will Sergeant) - 3:45 Originally from the Echo and the Bunnymen single The Cutter/Way Out and Up We Go (1983) and the Echo and the Bunnymen album Porcupine (1983) Still Moving (Kuljit Bhamra, Barb Jungr) - 3:06 Choose to... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Christine Collister is a Jazz singer based in Islington North London She plays in a band called October ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ...

References

External links

  • The New York Times by Stephen Holden Jan 2008
  • feature, Time Out New York, Jan 2008

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