Love Scenes

I have not purchased the new CD by the husband-wife team of Diana Krall and Elvis Costello but am planning to do so. Both have long been in my vocal top ten for sheer talent, originality and musicality. You never know what to expect from such a hyped offering but for once, I was not disappointed. There is something interesting and lovely in ever single track. From the sexy "Peel me a Grape" to the fantastic "Garden in the Rain" these are extremely intelligent interpretations of several old classics.

One almost wants to enter that smoke-filled bar, order a Martini and take a seat. The piano-playing complements the vocals and that is another reason to like this album. With so many rap and hip-hop "singers" abounding who can neither read music nor play a musical instrument, it is refreshing to find an artist who can do both effortlessly. Wonderful, soulful sounds.

Being next to her just as she sings... simply couldn't get better than that! As a jazz freak, it is nice to settle down and just enjoy little nicely composed tunes, in all sense just a great work! Very standard preserved jazz, well structured and entertaining, and Diana's piano skills just add more and more to the scene, not to mention her consonant beautiful voice that is always precisely adding more harmonic structure overall. The girl is talented, no doubt, but I recognize other than her virtuosity the fact that she sticks to her style, and she does it like few others, Sarah Vaughan et al... Great music, just get it...

The first song I ever heard of Diana Krall was 'Peel me a grape' and boy did I fall in love. I automatically bought the cd and fell in love. She is one of the first jazz artists I was introduced to and remains to be my favorite.

I heard this before Diana Krall got really big, and I loved it. In retrospect, I still love it. Her turn on Frishberg's "Peel Me a Grape" is probably the most sultry jazz tune ever--and that includes Peggy Lee's "Fever." Speaking of that, you'll find yourself humming Miss Lee's signature tune when you hear Ms. Krall cover the neglected Mayfield '50's classic, "My Love Is A Mountainside." The set-ender "Garden in the Rain" shows the lyrical side of this artist. Alas, she hasn't since equalled or topped this wonderful album; but, there's still time.

With a voice as smooth as 25 year old Scotch and a truly unique interpretive style, Diana Krall's Love Scenes is a must have album. True, there are some Jazz Nazi's addicted to a style that has been out of vogue for 50 years that may disagree. However, if your musical taste tends toward the eclectic, and your idea of relaxation involves a fireplace, adult beverages and wonderful music, then this is definitely for you.