Track Listing

1. I love being here with you
2. Let's fall in love
3. Deed I do
4. Look of love
5. East of the sun (and west of the moon)
6. I've got you under my skin
7. Devil may care
8. It's wonderful
9. Fly me to the moon
10. Case of you
11. Just the way you are
12. Charmed life (bonus track)
13. Look of love (video)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2942 in Music
• Released on: 2002-11-11
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Enhanced, Live
• Dimensions: .22 pounds
• Running time: 71 minutes

CD Description
Debut live set from highly respected jazz singer-pianist, recorded at Paris's renowned Olympia. On this record Krall showcases her sensitive and spirited interpretations of jazz and contemporary standards by the likes of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, the Gershwins, Joni Mitchell and Billy Joel, accompanied by such jazz luminaries as Michael Brecker, Jeff Hamilton and Christian McBride.

Customer Reviews

Established, classic pieces given a breath of fresh air.
First things first, if it weren't for the intermittent periods of audience ovation you'd swear this were a studio recording rather than a live one. The sound quality is excellent throughout while maintaining an all important live edge. In such a setting, Canadian jazz vocalist Diana Krall gives each song she performs room to breathe, allowing for some rather electrifying, virtuosic improvisation moments with her talented band. Throughout, the performances are some of Krall's most jazz-sounding yet, indicating she seems to really understand and feel jazz.

As ever, choice of repertoire sees Krall taking the safe and familiar route, which you might argue is starting to make her sound somewhat 'established', yet never tedious. There is no need for concern. In ten years time if her albums sound like this there will be few complaints. Krall's voice - developed, adaptable and oh so finely tuned - is an extremely complementary lead to her band. In addition, her piano performances are nothing short of brilliant. The improvised sections flaunt Krall's great rhythmic and technical aptitude, while her solo introductory piano solo to "Devil May Care" reveals a keen grasp of restrained, subtle jazz. Moreover, she sings and plays piano at the same time, which adds to the overall shape, form and versatility of each piece.

The most interesting thing about this album is the charm and spirit that Krall manages to inject into long-standing and endlessly covered songs. She makes them entirely her own. The improvised sections lend a hand to this also, making A Night In Paris sound remarkably fresh and new. In the gorgeously serene "Let's Fall In Love," Krall's seductive, sensuous voice smoothly graces the jazz harmonies, while tracks like "'Deed I Do" and "I Love Being Here With You" best suit the band's great rhythmic panache. Meanwhile, the Billy Joel-penned "Just The Way You Are" is a studio recording generously treated with Krall's sumptuous, subtle musicality. An album, then, that is well worth investigating. The entire concert sounds excellent and delivers jazz how it's intended - live.

Everyone should listen to this album
No, seriously, this is the best I've ever heard. What does she do? She sings contralto and plays piano, with (really good) guitar, string bass and drums as backing. But the more I listen, especially to this particular album, the more impressed I get. Diana Krall clearly subscribes to the school of acoustic performance that says that anything live is always twice as fast and three times as good as a recording. Play it to your mates, play it to your granny. You just can't fail to be moved even by the first opening chords; and the pace never lets up. It's a timeless evocation of happier times. Anyone who has any respect for music in any form should listen to this and see how it should be done.

Cracking fire, intimate lover and a relaxing sofa!
When i came across this album, it was playing in a public shop in London. Loved the sounds, so relaxing, calming and unique. I have always been a great fan of artists such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire etc. . But this was different. Each song was so unique. For those of you whom are more streamlined, and like artists like Norah Jones. . . then you will appreciate Diana Krall. You may not have heard of her simply because she does not get modern airplay as Norah does. Relax and enjoy.