other singers like Patricia Barber.....

I agree with the others who mentioned "Dave's True Story." That is one hell of a combo. And to make it better, they are a little twisted (e.g., the title of one CD is "Sex Without Bodies").

Wait till you hear Jane Monheit's DVD "live at the rainbow room".

If you don't mind the Norwegian language: try Kari Bremnes.

Barber is in her own space and time. Not sure what solar system that would be in,definatly not ours. My freinds always like it when I turn them on to something new. The responce I get when playing Barber for someone for the first time is almost always priceless. I wish she would get some radio airtime.
Tim

I caught her live at The Regattabar in Harvard Square last fall, and can agree that she's REALLY in another inner space altogether lately. Fortunately her bandmates have a glimpse, but stay well-rooted for the ride. Iher response to my attempt at banter re her being an audiophool fave after her first set was met with a too-cool "Yeah, I heard."