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Rebecca Barry
Rebecca Barry: And Then Some
by Jim Santella
A classically-trained saxophonist who went on to study with Ellis Marsalis and Ed Peterson at the University of New Orleans while working toward her master’s degree, 23-year-old Rebecca Barry debuts with mainstream reverence and a strong supporting cast.
The session starts with an ultra-fast And Then Some," Barry’s composition, which highlights a very high technical skill level from saxophonist Barry, pianist Victor Atkins, and drummer Jason Marsalis. To contrast, three numbers are presented without drummer, emphasizing the melody and revealing ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson