WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance and for Best Engineered Album, Non Classical. WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Album Of The Year.
WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES, a 1999 Verve release, heralds the return of the cool and groovy Latin-tinged jazz of the '60s. Upon hearing the opening track, a bossa-nova-fied version of Irving Berlin's "Let's Face The Music And Dance," one might think he had accidentally put on a Getz/Gilberto record. In fact, it's hard to avoid comparing Krall's breathy alto to that of Astrud Gilberto-particularly on the more samba-flavored numbers.
But Krall ultimately resists comparisons. Her simultaneously textured and smooth tone, warm timbre, and conversational phrasing mark her as unique. The set of standards here, including "Let's Fall In Love," "I've Got You Under My Skin," and "Pick Yourself Up" among others, is enhanced by fine session musicians and Johnny Mandel's tasteful arrangements. While Krall is more than comfortable with a sly swing (Michael Franks' "Popsicle Toes"), it is the stirring ballads-like the title track-that show her skill to best advantage. Krall is a considerable talent, and the time-tested, well-loved sound that characterizes these tracks should ensure her success.
Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel: Diana Krall (vocals, piano); Russell Malone (guitar); Pete Christlieb (saxophone); Alan Broadbent (piano); Larry Bunker (vibraphone); Chuck Berghofer, John Clayton, Ben Wolfe (bass instrument); Jeff Hamilton , Lewis Nash (drums).
Personnel includes: Diana Krall (vocals, piano); Johnny Mandel (arranger, conductor); Eddie Karam (conductor); Larry Bunker (vibraphone); Russell Malone (guitar); John Clayton, Ben Wolfe (bass); Jeff Hamilton, Lewis Nash (drums).
Producers: Tommy LiPuma, Johnny Mandel, David Foster.
Entertainment Weekly (6/11/99, p.69) - "...silken set of familiar standards....the best-selling stylist demonstrates the quiet strength of her understated delivery." - Rating: B
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very good songs, sound, and music she's a great, different, interesting singer, and really good pianist. she has good backup on this album, and the whole thing just sounds GREAT ! keep it up, diana ! Submitted by a reviewer (bluffton sc) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful.
GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE RELATION ITEM WAS RECEIVED IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND ON TIME Submitted by rin296 (HOLLIS, NY USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The music is good Diana Krall is amazing and her music is romantic and beatifull Submitted by kc_dani (wallingford) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Very very very very BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love this record! Beautiful arrangements and incredible performance!!!! Submitted by najponk (Prague) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 5 of 7 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
Smooth Great voice, great orchestration, wonderful recording... lightly boring Submitted by vanja.arione (Belluno, Italy) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
very good songs, sound, and music
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