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

New Album Alert

Hallelujah on Desolation Row:

The Songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

Out Now on Kristalyn Records

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Reviews

The New York Sun

"Jungr has made a specialty of brilliant interpretations of composers

from the era of rock and singer-songwriters, establishing that their

music can be reconstructed and reinterpreted. Barb Jungr’s Version of Leonard

Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ Is Powerful Enough To Change One Critic’s Opinion."

1inmusic

"Each track becomes a personal reflection, a testament to the enduring power of these timeless compositions and of her unique stamp"

Bebop Spoken here

"This is lyric poetry of the highest order"

Boycotting Trends

"There's a blaze of light in every word"

artsmuselondon

"Kansas City is magisterial, like the rest of this masterclass of an album"

All About Jazz

"With such (theatrical) activities and more, it is easy to think that Jungr might fade away. However, on the evidence of her latest album, we must hope it will not be her last"

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Recently released

Barb Jungr sings Leonard Cohen

Barb's first live recording 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

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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.

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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.

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Hard Rain

The UK’s finest interpreter of song, Barb Jungr returns to the songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen with the release of Hard Rain.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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BOB, BREL AND ME

Released Autumn 2019

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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.

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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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