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intereact!Diana Krall
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2004-04-27
Manufacturer: Verve
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
| Disc 1 |
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
Singer/pianist Diana Krall breaks new ground interpreting modern standards by Tom Waits, Mose Allison, and Joni Mitchell, as well as compositions by herself and new husband, Elvis Costello. Krall's piano-jazz cred comes through loudly and clearly on her Count Basie-styled version of the Bonnie Raitt staple "Love Me Like a Man" (written by folk-bluesman Chris Smither). But it's the collaborations with her spouse that unearth untapped emotional nuances of her velvet voice; many are reminiscent of Bill Evans's moody, impressionistic pieces. The title track, "Narrow Daylight," "Abandoned Masquerade," and "I'm Coming Through" all deal with love and loss. "Departure Bay," a picturesque ode to her hometown of Nanaimo, B.C., proves that this is the start of something big, and that two heads--and hearts--are better than one. --Eugene Holley Jr.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5
1) Diana Krall: Wow! [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Just discovered Diana Krall, but love her voice! Just like going back in time to the golden days of jazz/blues. Her CD, "The Girl in the Other Room," is just terrific. We'll be purchasing all her CDs from now on.2) Not the best known songs....... [Rating: 5 out of 5]
....but this MAY be her best album. Diana Krall is undoubtedly today's best known jazz singer, though not the only great, and gorgeous, one around...we are fortunate. She has made a career of singing jazz standards, the masterworks of our greatest songwriters, to absolute perfection, but.........the numbers here are not well known, or standard. Most of them are her own compositions, written as part of her grieving process for her Mom. But, they are as fabulous as anything Diana has ever done...the title cut will really catch your attention. I have all of Diana's albums...she is a living treasure, and has never sung a wrong note. Highly recommended to every lover of great music.3) Splendid [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Her voice is a little "thin" in spots. The production quality is not consistent.That said, this set of songs is just great. She wants you to sit back and hear her songs. I did that and was not disappointed. She will get better with age.4) Exceptional album [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Exceptional performances, material, and production.Krall/Costello collaborations are my favorites - title cut in particular.No weak cuts on the album, but alot of talent.5) Brava! The woman behind the music - revealed. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I have been following and enjoying Diana Krall's career since her debut at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Her amazing talent has been stunning and her ability to interpret and re-interpret jazz classics in immensely pleasing to her fans. I always wondered if she was really enjoying her gifts as much as her fans. This album reveals a multidimensional original talent, exploring her talent and finding her creative voice. I loved it the moment I heard a couple of tracks. I hope we hear many more original and collaborative pieces in the future. This seems like an intimate glimpse into the artist and is a gift to us all.