Track Listing

1. 'S Wonderful - Diana Krall, Paulinho Da Costa, Jeff Hamilton, Dori Caymmi, Los Angeles Session Orchestra, Christian McBride, Claus Ogerman, Tommy LiPuma
2. Love Letters
3. I Remember You - Diana Krall, Paulinho Da Costa, Jeff Hamilton, John Pisano, Los Angeles Session Orchestra, Christian McBride, Claus Ogerman, Tommy LiPuma
4. Cry Me A River
5. Besame Mucho - Diana Krall, Paulinho Da Costa, Jeff Hamilton, John Pisano, Los Angeles Session Orchestra, Christian McBride, Claus Ogerman, Tommy LiPuma
6. The Night We Called It A Day
7. Dancing In The Dark - Diana Krall, Luis Conte, Peter Erskine, Romero Lubambo, London Symphony Orchestra, Christian McBride, Claus Ogerman, Tommy LiPuma
8. I Get Along Without You Very Well
9. The Look Of Love - Diana Krall, Luis Conte, Peter Erskine, Romero Lubambo, London Symphony Orchestra, Christian McBride, Claus Ogerman, Tommy LiPuma
10. Maybe You'll Be There

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15913 in Music
• Released on: 2003-08-25
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Dimensions: .21 pounds
• Running time: 50 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
More polished than ever before, Diana Krall strolls with languorous ease through The Look of Love, effortlessly charting her continuing growth as a sophisticated singer of the popular songbook. She brings to a delightful selection of Latin flavoured standards all of the charm that has so captivated her huge following during the past few years. That audience, especially those who enjoyed her last outing, When I Look In Your Eyes, will delight in this CD. There may be a little less of Diana's own piano playing than some fans might like, but the accompaniment, mainly from the London Symphony Orchestra, is flawless. Throughout, the lush strings, arranged by Claus Ogerman, are spiced by the addition of a handful of jazz players among which is Diana's long time musical associate, guitarist Russell Malone. Here and there a gentle touch of Latin percussion is added, bringing a pleasing hint of rhythmic urgency but for the most part this is laid-back, relaxed music making of a very high order. --Bruce Crowther

CD Description
The sixth studio album from this Canadian singer and pianist is a collection of standards and show tunes. This album continues where her last, 'When I Look In Your Eyes', left off. She's backed by a full orchestra on all tracks including seven with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Customer Reviews

Smooth and Sultry
Everyone who heard the wonderful songs from Diana Krall's last album 'When I look in your eyes' waited in anticipation for her next album. And, earlier this year Ms Krall released 'The Look of Love'. I didn't know what to expect, but I did realise there would be a big change in style as her record label Verve turned Diana from a girl next door jazz pianist/vocalist into a sex symbol and world wide super star.

'The Look of Love' is different from her previous albums. In other Krall albums there has always been a variety of styles from smoochy ballads to up beat swing. Her latest creation, however, contains only slow to medium paced ballads with some interjections of bossa nova. There are no really fast swing numbers here.

This album is stylish and a joy to listen to, perfect for cosy night's in or romantic dinners. The style is cool, laid back easy listening. Diana's band are sturdy, reliable and give the album a good flow. There is also use of an orchestra which does give the album a far more romantic atmosphere than just the trio alone.

Diana's voice is always sultry, sexy and utterly moving. She puts so much feeling into each song that you can not help but be taken by her beautiful velvet voice.

One disapointment of this album is that Diana Krall hardly gets chance to shine with regards to her piano playing. This girl is a superb pianist but there are only one or two piano solos from her on the entire album.

This is probably not an album for hard core jazz fans, as the mood is definately easy listening, and the songs are a mixture of jazzy standards and popular tunes. However, if like me you love to hear beautiful music played by talented artists. If you love to hear a stunning voice and gentle songs, then you will love this album.

The CD which finally confirms Diana Krall's MOR crossover.
Take any track in isolation and you can't fail but be impressed by the cool sophistication of the voice and the subtle bossanova arrangements. All very stylish and sales will be mega, confirming Diana Krall's graduation from jazz artist to an MOR superstar. Looked at as a complete CD, the Look of Love's late-night Latin mood becomes rather repetitive and may leave those fans who have been following her career for a few years yearning for some of the adventure and rhythmic variety which have characterised earlier efforts. We were turned on by her jazz roots and it is to be hoped that she will return whence she came with future recordings. Incidentally, for those who dig Diana in a more informal setting she does a delightful version of "Let's Get Lost", the title track of a new Sony CD by Terence Blanchard, one of the current top gun jazz trumpeters whose other guests are Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson and Jane Monheit.

Sublime voice, perfect piano, beauty, what more do you need
Diana is everybit the superstar and this new CD is a perfect reflection of where she is in her career at present, on top. She simply glows through all the tracks, the arrangements with the London Symphony Orchestra provide the depth to the songs that others artists can only begin to imagine.
The play list is innovative and I defy anyone not to swoon at "Cry Me a River".
Diana I am sure will continue to be a huge success, I look forward to seeing and hearing her at the Royal Festival Hall in November.