Track Listing

1. Let's Face The Music And Dance - Eddie Karam, Johnny Mandel, Diana Krall
2. Devil May Care - Diana Krall
3. Let's Fall In Love - Eddie Karam, Johnny Mandel, Diana Krall
4. When I Look In Your Eyes - Diana Krall, Eddie Karam, Johnny Mandel
5. Popsicle Toes - Diana Krall
6. I've Got You Under My Skin - Eddie Karam, Johnny Mandel, Diana Krall
7. I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Diana Krall
8. I'll String Along With You - Eddie Karam, Johnny Mandel, Diana Krall
9. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) - Diana Krall
10. Pick Yourself Up - Eddie Karam, Johnny Mandel, Diana Krall
11. The Best Thing For You - Diana Krall
12. Do It Again - Diana Krall, Eddie Karam, Johnny Mandel
13. Why Should I Care - Diana Krall

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4300 in Music
• Released on: 1999-05-31
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Dimensions: .21 pounds
• Running time: 54 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Years after the 1990s, the decade will be remembered for the rise of pianist-vocalist Diana Krall. Simply put, this British Columbian-born artist is one of the most engaging musicians to emerge from the heap of scat-happy singers high on pyrotechnics, but short on poetry. Stamped with the imprimatur of the Nat King Cole trio and blessed by her apprenticeship with the late West Coast piano giant Jimmy Rowles, Krall simply sings songs the way they're supposed to be sung: with devotion to the lyric and with attention to the groove. This CD finds Krall in familiar company with compatriots Russell Malone (on guitar), bassist John Clayton, drummers Lewis Nash and Jeff Hamilton, and vibraphonist (and former Bill Evans associate) Larry Bunker--all supported by Johnny Mandel's svelte string arrangements. Krall and crew take Irving Berlin's chestnut "Let's Face the Music and Dance" and the Sinatra-signatured "I've Got You Under My Skin" south to Brazil via a sexy bossa nova. Malone's lush guitar accompaniment complements Krall's heartfelt delivery on "When I Look in Your Eyes", and Michael Franks's "Popsicle Toes" dances courtesy of Hamilton's drum work. "Devil May Care", "East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)", The Best Thing for You", and the stridish "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" groove with a minimum of waste, while Mandel's simpatico strings steal the show on "I'll String Along with You", "Pick Yourself Up", and "Do It Again". All of which further illuminate the cool fire from this fine gift from North of the Border. --Eugene Holley Jr.

CD Description
WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES, a 1999 Verve release, heralds thereturn 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-flavoured 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 characterises these tracks should ensure her success.

Customer Reviews

Probably one of the best cd's available to calm your mood
This is a superb cd, a must for anyone who loves music. A warm cd that lifts the spirits, a joy to play time and time again

She's just too smooth!
My musical tastes are pretty varied, but they do not normally extent to 'easy listening'. For Diana Krall I will make an exception. She has such a seductive voice that she could sing about laxatives and it would still sell. This CD has a mixture of covers and original material that makes light work of the sixty minutes that the album spans. Her piano work is also delightful, and her cover of 'I've got you under my skin' made me go out and buy a Sinatra album. In the future I'd love to see her work with some different artists and see what happens - perhaps a duet with Cassandra Wilson is too much to hope for...

A jazzy romance
'When I Look In Your Eyes' is a classy, well produced album which shows off the skills of Diana Krall and her trio beautifully. As with most of Diana's albums (apart from the latest Krall album, 'The Look of Love' which only contains slow paced tunes) the album has just the right mix of ballads, up-tempo, and mid-tempo tracks. Whatever they play, they play it well and with confidence.

The songs themselves are all glorious, although I can't decide whether I prefer Ms Krall singing ballads or swing, as I think she deals with both styles equally well. My favourite track on the album though is 'String along with you' which is am absolutely superb and utterly moving rendition of the love song.

The addition of strings to Diana Krall's trio adds more romance to this album than her previous CD's, although you can't help but feel the orchestra takes away a little of the intimate feel of the trio recordings. Not all the songs have the addition of the orchestra, and the ones without are definately the most swinging numbers on the album.

This is a great showcase of Diana Krall's talents as a singer, although for the purist jazz fan then I would suggest you perchase one of Krall's earlier recordings, such as 'Stepping Out' which have far more swing and Krall plays a lot more piano on them too.

A recommended purchase to anyone who loves to hear jazzy tunes with a touch of romance.