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Music CD - Diana Krall: The Very Best of Diana Krall
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Music CD: The Very Best of Diana Krall
Artist: Diana Krall
List Price: $13.98
Our Price: $5.00
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Manufacturer: Verve
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1. S'Wonderful
2. Peel Me a Grape
3. Pick Yourself up
4. Frim Fram Sauce
5. You Go To My Head (previously unreleased)
6. Let's Fall in Love
7. The Look of Love
8. East of the Sun West of the Moon
9. I've Got You Under My Skin
10. All or Nothing At All
11. Only the Lonely (previously unreleased)
12. Let's Face the Music and Dance
13. The Heart of Saturday Night (previously unreleased)
14. Little Girl Blue
15. Fly Me to the Moon
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517399686
Label: Verve
Manufacturer: Verve
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Verve
Release Date: 2007-09-18
Studio: Verve
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Summary: Classic Krall Compilation.
Comment: "Let's take a lover's vow and then seal it with a kiss."
Considering it sold over 30,000 copies in the first week after its release, mark this appealing album as Exhibit "A" to my argument that we humans are hardwired for romance. Not only is Diana Krall a gifted jazz pianist and singer, she is the epitome of cool. It's no surprise that she is married to British rocker, Declan Patrick MacManus, better known as Elvis Costello (This Year's Model; My Aim Is True). As her previous album titles suggest, Krall's highly-acclaimed smooth jazz catalog is synonymous with seduction and romance (Only Trust Your Heart (1995); Love Scenes (1997); When I Look in Your Eyes (1999); The Look of Love (2001)), and her musical renditions are highly infectious. Inquisitive minds wonder how many babies have been conceived while Krall croons "peel me a grape" in the background. This highly-recommended, career-spanning retrospective features standards by Gershwin, Bacharach, Porter, Berlin, Tom Waits, and Rogers & Hart. Album tracks include:
1. 'S Wonderful (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) 4:24
2. Peel Me A Grape 5:49
3. Pick Yourself Up 3:01
4. Frim Fram Sauce 5:00
5. You Go To My Head 6:45
6. Let's Fall In Love 4:18
7. The Look Of Love (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) 4:41
8. East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon) 5:44
9. I've Got You Under My Skin (Cole Porter) 6:07
10. All Or Nothing At All 4:31
11. Only the Lonely 4:15
12. Let's Face The Music And Dance (Irving Berlin) 5:17
13. The Heart Of Saturday Night (Tom Waits)4:04
14. Little Girl Blue (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) 5:37
15. Fly Me To The Moon 5:43
G. Merritt
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Summary: Great music...worst Krall disc to buy
Comment: Let me first say how much the new practice of jazz/pop stars irks me. They hold off a few tracks from an album, which only get released on import versions costing three times as much, or greatest hits CDs. This Krall offering contains 3 previously unreleased tracks, only available here...perfect to get those who already own everything to buy this disc, just for 3 songs. Anyway, on to the actual review.
Typically, greatest hits compilations are designed for the consumer who wants to get the biggest songs from a particular artist. And that scheme works for most rock/pop artists (Elvis, Rolling Stones, etc). But in the case of Diana Krall, she doesn't really HAVE hits. The majority of her recorded output is old standards from the world of classic pop vocals & jazz, spanning the 1920's-1960's. Most of those already were huge hits, regardless of the performer. So, it seems that a greatest hits album for her is sort of a silly point.
Since buying this disc would give you a sampling of her most recent albums (only the Verve albums, by the way...not her early albums), it would give you a sampling of many styles and arrangements. If you are looking for a hodge-podge of Krall, with no theme or style of its own, then this is definitely the disc for you. However, if you are just getting into Diana Krall, and only want to buy one disc, a better option would be to decide what you like about her music, and get one of her original albums. You don't need to buy every one. Even if you only get one CD, any of her albums will find her singing big hits with her unique vocal style. One of her original albums will set the mood much better than any "hits" album. She sings on all albums.
For example...
if you like lush, romantic string ballads with an orchestra, then pick up either "When I Look In Your Eyes" or "The Look Of Love."
If you like the Nat King Cole Trio (piano, bass, guitar), then pick up either "All For You" or "Love Scenes."
If you like a more traditional jazz trio (piano, bass, drums), then pick up either of her first two albums "Steppin' Out" or "Only Trust Your Heart."
If you like the big band sound, get her latest effort, "From This Moment On." It contains fast and medium tempos with a large ensemble (sans strings).
If you don't really like jazz or classic pop, and want something with more of an easy listening, rock/pop jazz feel, get "Girl In the Other Room." The songs are more modern. This one is tough to describe, and not her best effort. But it's still good.
My favorites are the ballad album "The Look of Love," which contains several of thetracks with a gentle bossa nova beat. Very romantic. I prepared a bath for my girlfriend and i with this album playing in the background, and she LOVED it. Trust me. Also, her snappiest, coolest jazzy album is "All For You" which is a tribute to the Nat Cole Trio, and contains many of his classic hits.
You may love the "Very Best Of" CD, but just remember you are getting a very random mix of styles and moods on this disc. But you may want it for the previously unreleased tracks. Whatever you get, i think you'll love Diana Krall.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Delicious Light Jazz
Comment: It's usually the quality of the song selections that make an album stand out. This is an album that is the best selections from Ms Krall's work, which she chooses from a larger existing repertoire that contains a lot of jazz standards, and so you could hardly find a better song list. Some may complain about the resulting familiarity, but not me! Diana has a low voice with a streak of sexy, which fits right in with the style, a quartet of melodic piano jazz. She may not be the next American Idol or Jazz pianist of the year, but she does a wonderful job of making these tunes come to life. Most of them are upbeat, a good listen on Saturday morning while you're getting your day started.
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Summary: The Very Best Of Diana Krall
Comment: When the advertisement for this greatest hits CD came out saying it had 2 cuts not available anywhere, it sounded pretty good as I already had all of her stuff. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered it was only 2 alternate tracks from another of her CD's instead of something original. I feel a little ripped off. Unless you do not have any other Diana Krall in your set, don't waste your money on this...
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Summary: Diana Krall: the best there is!
Comment: The Very Best of Diana Krall takes many of the old "standards" and gives them a new presentation with her jazzy vocals, superb keyboard work, and high quality back-up arrangements by either a small combo or a full orchestra. Krall says that Peggy Lee has been a strong influence on her performance style and you can hear it on "Peel Me A Grape." But there's also a Sarah Vaughan quality to "Frim Fram Sauce," that is really delightful. Highly recommended for decompressing from a tough day or as background for a sensuous seduction plan or the successrful morning after.
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