![]() ![]() The sentimental More than You Know, published in 1929 and later intoned by Frank Sinatra, is interpreted with simmering passion.Įnergetic and joyful drums and fiddle instil a 30s aura to Just You, Just Me, originally sung by Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. Upbeat and cheerful, the 1947 Sinatra-style show tune Almost like Being in Love is beautifully performed by the singer. Mellow guitar with a harp-like tone introduces the more unusual Autumn in New York, another soulful tribute to the Big Apple’s charms. The mellow romantic That’s All combines classic jazz keyboard and a New York City vibe, conjuring the atmosphere of a 1930s piano bar. Opening with the languorous, pensive, evocative But Beautiful with its orchestral organum and lovely cello solo (Vanessa Fairbairn-Smith), the record takes us to a relaxing, redolent retreat, away from the world’s tribulations. Krall’s slightly raspy, whispery, sultry voice, with its hushed sensuality, imbues her songs with the right bluesy ambience for her smooth wistful jazz – the kind you imagine listening to in a darkened cocktail lounge. An exception is the title song, written by Bob Dylan – delivering a more contemporary sound – and the artist’s Irving Berlin remake How Deep Is the Ocean, a gorgeous, timeless and romantic piece.įeaturing an impressive crew of musicians, the compilation presents the vocalist in duos, trios and quartets with pianist/arranger Alan Broadbent, guitarists Anthony Wilson and Russell Malone, bassists Christian McBride and John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton – and includes numbers with violinist/fiddler Stuart Duncan, guitarist Marc Ribot, Bob Dylan’s bassist Tony Garnier, accordion player Randall Krall and percussionist Karriem Riggins. They sound familiar, like ditties from an old movie – especially pieces like Singing in the Rain, Autumn in New York and More than You Know. Retro in style, the tracks are smooth, gentle, moody and classical. Her new record This Dream of You is a culmination of studio works completed with her producer Tommy LiPuma in 2017. Tracks:ġ2.A winner of five Grammies and ten Juno Awards, Canadian jazz singer Diana Krall is the only vocalist in her category to have had nine number-one releases on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. This line-up played "Just You, Just Me," Irving Berlin's "How Deep Is The Ocean" and the Bob Dylan song, "This Dream Of You," on which Randall Krall plays accordion. The final session for this album took place at Capitol Studios with an ensemble featuring guitarist, Marc Ribot, the fiddle of Stuart Duncan and a rhythm section of Tony Garnier on bass and Karriem Riggins on drums. ![]() The album features Krall in a quartet with long-time colleagues, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton and Anthony Wilson on "Almost Like Being In Love" and "That's All", as well as a trio with Christian McBride and Russell Malone who play on "Autumn in New York" and "There's No You." The duos include a wonderful first-take performance of "I Wished On The Moon" from Krall and bassist, John Clayton and two vocal cuts - "More Than You Know" and "Don't Smoke In Bed" with accompaniment by pianist, Alan Broadbent, who also provided the string orchestration for "But Beautiful" and string arrangement on "Autumn In New York." LiPuma passed away in 2017 at the age of 80. The performances come from sessions in 20, on which Krall worked with her friend and longtime creative partner, Tommy LiPuma. Krall, was mixed by Al Schmitt, who worked closely with the artist to achieve notable intimacy and immediacy with her voice in the final balance. This Dream Of You, produced in May 2020 by Ms. As Diana says, "If 'But Beautiful' is the overture, then 'Singing In The Rain' is the end title." This Dream Of You is music for right now but it is also a "long playing record," one that feels like a movie that you might share with someone because you know they'll stay with it until the final reel. Should this item be out of stock at the time of your order, we would expect to be able to supply it to you within 2 - 4 weeks.ĭiana Krall returns with a new album, years in the making. $40.00 Low Stock add to cart more by this artist Diana Krall ![]()
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