Barbara

Italian bossajazz-master Nicola Conte was the guy who introduced vibes-player Pasquale Bardaro to singer Barbara De Domincis. The latter sang on Conte's debut-album Jet Sounds, Bardaro was formed by the European Youth Jazz Orchestra and Quartetto Moderna (who made an album under Conte's wings). In 2004, Barbara and Pasquale made one 12" for the very stylish Schema-label, that featured one French song, the bossa-tinged Ballade de Nuage. It's also on their 'cinematic downtempo'- debutalbum, that sports a funny version of jazz-standard Waltz for Debby. The Cabaret Noir-site is still working, but it's unclear if the duo is still together. Still, Ballade de Nuage is a perfect song for sultry summer nights.

Cabaret Noir - Ballade de Nuage