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The good:A well mastered CD. Buyer's remorse is killing me right now. I take risks while purchasing CDs & I have discovered some great gems along the way.
Something other recording companies should follow. I bought this CD based on positive reviews here on Amazon. Excellent sound quality.
Nina Simone was one such great discovery for me. The copy I have is made in the E.U. I bought it for US$6 from Mumbai, IN.The bad:I listen to all kinds of music.
This is by far the coldest & most uninspiring music I have ever heard. I'll never buy CDs ever again without listening to samples.
What are you waiting for. Almost all of Ms. Krall's CDs are fantastic, but this one is utterly stunning. Get up there and hit the BUY NOW button before any more of your life is wasted. You NEED this one, baby.
"A Blossom Fell" gets a fine treatment by Diana and the musicians who never miss a beat. All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio certainly could have had more than twelve songs to it; but what we do get is choice material. "Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You" is an example of The Nat King Cole Trio at their very best when interpreted by a modern day artist. "I'm Thru With Love," on the other hand, reverts to a more somber type of torch song that reminds me of what the great Billie Holiday might sing. Listen also for "A Blossom Fell" with its very beautiful piano playing. "I'm An Errand Girl For Rhythm" has a great jazzy arrangement; and Diana handle the subtle tempo changes like the champ she was and still remains. The artwork is very pretty and the quality of the sound is excellent.
The music that goes along with her singing is very well done. "Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You" is a major highlight of this CD; Diana delivers this by giving her blood and the piano solo is enchanting to say the least. Diana Krall scored a hit of her own with this very beautiful tribute to The Nat King Cole Trio. Diana sings this like the professional chanteuse she is; and the catchy melody along with the memorable lyrics make "Frim Fram Sauce" a great number."Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" is clearly a more somber, pensive number than "Frim Fram Sauce." "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams," nonetheless, gets the royal treatment by Diana Krall and Nat King Cole and his buddies would be proud if they heard this today. "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" is yet another major highlight of this CD."Hit That Jive Jack" has a great 1940s rhythm to it; and "Hit That Jive Jack" really DOES swing and that's grand. Diana delivers "I'm Thru With Love" with great sensitivity and panache and the musical arrangement complements her singing flawlessly. The terrific musical accompaniments come to us mostly by Russell Malone on guitar and Paul Keller on bass. I highly recommend this album for fans of the great Diana Krall; and people who remember The Nat King Cole Trio will enjoy this as well.
Diana sounds great and the emotion in her voice is touching. The CD ends very well with Diana Krall performing "If I Had You." "If I Had You" simply must have been an instant classic; this number has class and Diana infuses it with a certain type of romantic flair that strikes me with its magnificence. Similarly, "Frim Fram Sauce" was always a favorite Nat King Cole Trio tune of mine. Diana sings "Frim Fram Sauce" to perfection--and beyond. This is certainly an "essential recording" as Amazon claims it to be. In addition, people who like classic pop vocals will not be disappointed.
this is one of the most special icons of my life.really impressive.i bought it for the girl who i loved very much.i hope to listen Diana very long time.
Prior to this album, Diana Krall was not considered serious enough as a Jazz singer who could play a mean piano roll. jive jack.Note: One of the other reviewers here has mentioned a good point, that her current label spends too much time on her image and promoting that aspect of hers. Gee baby.2.
It was good for her to choose a tribute album to Nat King Cole, and it results in a very good record and nice interpretations of Nat Cole's classics. If i had you4. She was a pretty girl, with a pretty voice, who would do standard jazz covers.But this album changed all that, the trio in this record is brilliant and Diana's talent as a vocalist AND a piano player is showcased here in great abundance.
Madness3. It was difficult without a drummer as wellI don't have a large collection (50 to 60 CDs ), but this is one cd that i listened to so many items, i scratched it till it could not be played anymore. For me the standout tracks are pretty much all of themspecial mention though, 1.
Frim Fram Sauce5. Her talent as a good musician should be developed more.
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