BARBARA BRIGHTON, MUSIC PRODUCER
As a music producer, I am deeply rooted in jazz traditions and devoted to exploring evolving musical landscapes. I collaborate with jazz artists on all aspects of a recording, from the early stages of conceiving the project to recording and mixing in the studio. My goal is to help the artists create records that reflects their own unique vision and voice.
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Mark Winkler
The Rules Don't Apply
Mark Winkler’s music is always fun with a style that would not be out of place in a smoky jazz club in the 1950s, yet still keeping a contemporary edge. With its various jazz styles and different band configurations, THE RULES DON’T APPLY takes Winkler’s coolness to a whole new level. This is the tenth CD I have produced for Mark.
"A musically diverse and adventurous set of songs, jumpring from big band, to sextet, to trio, and back again. The ease which the singer maneuvers the differences so that there's no loss of cohesion is thanks to the beautiful production by Barbara Brighton." - Gerry Geddes, The Bistro Awards
Lauren White
Making it Up As We Go Along
This is the first CD I have produced for Lauren. She is an accomplished jazz singer with a beautiful and versatile voice. Her first three CDs were very well received and enjoyed numerous excellent reviews. This beautiful CD includes jazz standards as well as songs by Stevie Wonder, Mark Murphy, Lorraine Feather and Donald Fagen with superb arrangements by Quinn Johnson. Release date Spring 2024
Julie Kelly
Freedom Jazz Dance
This is a culmination of her distinguished career over many years. Julie has been a highly respected vocalist in the jazz community and this CD will ensure her position as a jazz great. Josh Nelson is musical director and co-producer. Freedom Jazz Dance is a combination of Brazilian tunes and jazz and pop standards, performed in Julie’s beautiful and unique style. Freedom Jazz Dance is the second CD I have produced for Julie. Release date 2/24
Robyn Spangler
Robyn has had a successful career spanning over many years. Her CD “Something Cool: The Billy Banes Sessions” was named one of the best of 2017 and won an EDDON Award. This is my first project with Robyn and I enlisted John Beasley to perform and do the arrangements for the CD. With Robyn’s beautiful vocals, a crew of stellar musicians, tunes by Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Dori Caymmi, Ray Lamontagne and brilliant arrangements by Beasley, this CD is sure to be top on everyone’s list. Release date Winter 2024