Diana Krall - The Look Of Love
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Free Music Review: Diana grabbed my ears... and then my eyes!
Hit: 5 Stars
I am not a jazz purist. But I ( and my wife!) know what we really like. Diana's latest CD fits the bill to a T. We bought "The Look of Love" in Nov. 01 and now have all her CD's! I have not been a fan of, been excited by or purchased any music at all by any one artist for over 20 years. Diana changed all that! Her sultry, smokey voice is one in a generation. The fact that she also plays the piano is an added talent bonus. Her soft, calm, mature, natural, girl next door looks and style also give her great appeal for us. We have read many reviews and believe Diana has qualities in voice and visual appeal of the late Julie London (she had the 1955 hit "Cry Me a River" and 32 albums. Julie didn't think she had such a great voice either ). We are looking so forward to seeing her in Milwaukee, WI on March 21, 02. Diana Krall deserves all the great success she is receiving.Free Music Review: A gorgeous and subtle album
Hit: 5 Stars
Don't believe the critics on this one--it is a stone gorgeousand tasteful album, may even be her best (and that's saying something given
"Love Scenes" and "All For You".) Those who call
it jazz muzak or elevator music--get some ears. It may or
may not be "pure jazz" for purists, but it takes jazz back to
where it ought to be--in people's homes and lives. She is
perhaps closest to a female Sinatra in this CD, which reminds
me in some way of Sinatra's slower concept albums such as
"In The Wee Small Hours". The orchestration is beautiful, and, yes, there is plenty
of jazz for those able to hear it. Sorry,
critics, if you don't like her versions of "Cry Me a River"
and "The Night We Called It a Day", get the wax out of your ears
and listen to what the woman is saying.
Free Music Review: Great Arrangements
Hit: 5 Stars
You may not like every song that was selected, but with few exceptions, the arrangements are sumptuous, gorgeous and innovative approaches to each. For example, I would never list "Love Letters" among my favorite songs, but was it ever made more beautiful? A never-heard-before intro, beautiful strings, lovely singing by Diana Krall - can't get it out of my head. Same comments apply to "The Look of Love", Maybe You'll Be There", "S'Wonderful". Personally, I felt less strongly about "Besame Mucho" - too similar to some of the others - but then comes "I Get Along Without You" and my repeat button gets worn out again. Great, great album - like Tony Bennett's comeback "Art of Excellence" and Sinatra's saloon song albums. If you liked them, you have to buy this. It may take a few plays but I predict it becomes a favorite. And you'll want to see her.Free Music Review: Diana Krall - Surety and Style
Hit: 5 Stars
Krall is smart, stylish and smooth.Her rich intelligent tones linger long after the song has ended and the stereo has been de-powered for another night.
Her rhythmic reading of "I Remember You" is a case in point. It's a trite song with an even triter lyric but in the hands of Krall it becomes a memorable and evocative reflection of something lost but not forgotten.
In a world post-Ella, post-Morgana, Krall's timing and nuance is a genuine joy to behold.
"Dancing in the Dark" - and its notions of romantic love - is again delivered with surety and great style. Its tender message is articulated with deliberation, timing and a soft emotion that never degenerates into the sentimental.
On this wonderful five star affair, Krall's voice flows from the speakers with the reassuring and familiar tone of someone you know. Or wish you did.
Free Music Review: Kralling Under My Skin
Hit: 5 Stars
This album has a mood throughout that is effuses sensuality. It combines torch songs in both South of the Border Latin and North American ballads. It is well designed and musical. Diana Krall fans might want more piano but this showcases her outstanding vocal abilities, her crooning in that low register that brings emotive resonance in style. It sets a mood from the 40-50s of lush arrangements with later latin sensibilities. She also incorporates the wonderful interludes between tunes very reminisicent of Gordon Jenkins work for Frank Sinatra in September of My Years or with Nilsson's Touch of Smilsson in the Night. While it sidesteps her swing piano tributes to Nat King Cole and others, it is truly a session full of provocative themes, keeping a groove consistently mellow and meloncholly.... like a warm summer breeze.