Customer Reviews: The iconic diva returns with a mixed bag.July 10, 2009 ST(New York City) 22 out of 23 found this review helpful
"Quiet Nights" is Diana Krall's twelfth album, which marks her first work with the 79 year-old legendary arranger Claus Ogerman (Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim) since 2002's "Live in Paris", and her first studio work with Ogerman since 2001's "The Look of Love".
She may have started out as a jazz pianist/vocalist but these days Diana Krall seems to have ditched any semblance of swing in favour of sickly string arrangements.
Her voice is lush and exquisite but she overdoes the breathiness - to the point that one wonders if a ventilator is required - and sticks too much to indistinguishable, slow bossa novas and ballads.
The result is a florid and bland album that washes over the listener.
My favourite tracks are : "Too Marvelous For Words", "Walk On By", and "So Nice".
The album reaches # 1 of Billboard Top Jazz Albums. Issue date 2009-04-18
Live In Paris
Lazy Afternoon track # 5
Brazil duet with Diana Krall on track # 3
You're My Thrill
Real melodies, deliciously performed.August 3, 2009 R. G. Miller(Taunton, Somerset, UK) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
As a crusty old (70) jazzer I often despair at the lack of jazz and good old songs on the radio these days, so when something like this comes along I jump at the chance. I was not disappointed. Diana Krall is a brilliantly talented musician, both vocally and keyboard-wise, supported by very professional accompaniment.
As for the "slow and dreamy" flavour (which many have criticised, I notice) well, that's a personal taste thing, isn't it? It has been my cup of tea for many years and Diana Krall does it perfectly, adding her own inventive signature to every song.
easy listeningJuly 1, 2009 Tabitha(UK) 11 out of 12 found this review helpful
easy listening - but have to say I was a bit disappointed on first hearing and even second. I like the bossa nova sound but it is a bit samy and could do with a few more upbeat ones as well. Also I thought it was a bit hard to hear the lyrics on some of the songs and Diana's voice was a bit too soft and quiet. Much prefer other CD's I have of hers. It certainly won't be played as much as others I have.
Diana Krall back to her rootsJuly 26, 2009 Ian Bampton(South east England) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A really good cd by Diana Krall who has relised that to revert to music similar to her early cd's is the way to go.
She is such an excellent pianist and interpreter of standards and classics, I feel sure that this is where her career strength is and it does seem to enavle her to also produce a few new compositions of her own.
Not Diana Krall's Best - by a Long Way!July 2, 2009 Stephen Walsh(UK) 15 out of 17 found this review helpful
Some nice music here but Diana is a little too breathless through most of it. The best bits are when she plays and doesn't sing, which is unusual for her. Most arrangements turn into a rather slow dirge and I found the CD a disappointment. This kind of music has been played better by others over the years. The Bossa Nova is not Diana Krall's forte!
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