Piano Bar

"Patricia Kaas' 2002 release 'Piano Bar' is a lovely, seductive collection of romantic mood music, pulled directly from the chanteuse tradition, but sounding utterly contemporary.

Some credit must go to producer/arranger Michel Legrand, who keeps the polished surface softly glimmering, yet this is merely a stage for Kaas, whose vocals are never flashy, but always alluring. The album consists primarily of mid-20th century songs from such stalwart European composers as Charles Anzavour and Jacques Brel, who were covered frequently during the '60s by European and American singers alike.

As such, 'Piano Bar' can feel a bit like a '60s vocal pop album at times in terms of approach and material, but Legrand's synth-heavy arrangements help bring it into the modern era as much as Kaas' unhurried delivery. The end result is a lovely, winning album, another fine recording by a fine vocalist."
~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Rita Manning - Strings
Roy Martin - Drums
Robin Millar - Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Producer, Vibraphone, String Conductor, Organ, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Strings
J. Neil Sidwell - Trombone
Steve Sidwell - Flugelhorn, Trumpet (Muted), Trumpet
Carl Sigman - Adaptation
James Talbert - Flute (Alto), Saxophone, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Jon Themis - Guitar Effects, Guitar (Nylon String), Guitar (Tremolo), Guitar
Chris Tombling - Strings
Benny Wood - Programming
Dave Woodcock - Strings
Gavyn Wright - Leader, Strings
Claude Egea - Trumpet
Roland Guillotel - Engineer
Peter Lale - Strings
Patrick Kiernan - Strings
Bruce White - Strings
Tom Coyne - Mastering
Steve Walters - Bass, Strings
Julian Leaper - Strings
Steve McNichol - Programming
Jean-Pierre Chalbos - Mastering
Michel Lorentz - Programming
Iain Roberton - Engineer, Mixing Engineer
Denis Caribaux - Assistant
Benz Photography
Richard Walter - A&R, Technical Support, Vocal Consultant
Andre Rau - Photography
Drew Griffiths - Assistant
Patricia Kaas - Main Performer
Mark Berrow - Strings
Chris Cameron - Arranger, Conductor, Keyboards, String Conductor, Piano
Dave Daniels - Strings
Rob Davis - Keyboards, Programming, Producer, Mixing, Guitar
Martin Ditcham - Drums, Percussion
Isobel Griffiths - Orchestra Contractor
Martin Loveday - Strings
Jim Lowe - Engineer, Mixing Engineer
Michel Legrand - Arranger, Producer, Strings