When I Look in Your Eyes [Verve Acoustic Sounds Series]

by Diana Krall

Overview

With this CD, the young Canadian singer/pianist/arranger joins forces with producer Tommy LiPuma, who places his orchestral stamp on eight of the 13 tracks. It is the latest attempt to push Krall to an even wider pop/smooth jazz audience than she already enjoys. After all, Nat Cole, Wes Montgomery, and George Benson, among others, went this route. Wonder if she'd agree the cuts sans strings were more fun and challenging? Krall does get to it with central help from bassists John Clayton and Ben Wolfe, drummers Jeff Hamilton and Lewis Nash, and guitarist Russell Malone, all stellar players. Krall's voice is sweet and sexy. She's also flexible within her range and at times a bit kitschy, mostly the hopeless romantic. On this CD of love songs, it's clear she's cool but very much in love with this music. Bob Dorough's "Devil May Care" and the insistent "Best Thing for You" really click. Favorites are a decent Shearing-esque "Let's Fall in Love" with vibist Larry Bunker; a suave slow bossa on the opening number, "Let's Face the Music"; the lusher-than-lush title track; and especially an incredible horn-fired fanfare intro/outro on the hip "Pick Yourself Up." Some might call this fluff or mush, but it depends solely on your personal taste. This will certainly appeal to Krall's fans, lovers, and lovers at heart. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Product Details

Release Date:	08/23/2024
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602465124545
Rank:	124392

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Let's Face The Music And Dance
2. Devil May Care
3. Let's Fall In Love
4. When I Look In Your Eyes
5. Popsicle Toes
6. I've Got You Under My Skin

Disc 2

7. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
8. I'll String Along With You
9. East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)
10. Pick Yourself Up
11. The Best Thing For You
12. Do It Again

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Diana Krall   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,Lead Vocals
Jeff Hamilton   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums
John Clayton   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Bass
Ben Wolfe   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Bass
Alan Broadbent   Guest Artist,Piano
Lewis Nash   Guest Artist,Drums
Johnny Mandel   Guest Artist,Conductor
Russell Malone   Guest Artist,Guitar
Pete Christlieb   Saxophone
Eddie Karam   Conductor
Larry Butler   Vibraphone
Chuck Berghofer   Bass
Larry Bunker   Vibraphone

Technical Credits

Anthony Ruotolo   Assistant Engineer
Joe South   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Doug Sax   Mastering
Johnny Mandel   Arranger,Producer
John Clayton   Arranger
John Lennon   Composer
Leslie Bricusse   Composer
Diana Krall   Arranger,Ensemble Arranger
Linda Thompson   Composer
Rory Romano   Mixing Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Michael Franks   Composer
Tommy LiPuma   Producer
Brooks Bowman   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Koji Egawa   Mixing Engineer,Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Ted Koehler   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Al Dubin   Composer
Carole Bayer Sager   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
David Foster   Producer
Al Schmitt   Mixing,Engineer
Harry Warren   Composer
Marsha Black   Project Coordinator
Jane Shirek   Photography
Terrell Kirk   Composer
Hollis King   Art Direction
Isabelle Wong   Graphic Design
Dave Foster   Producer
Maria Verel   Make-Up,Hair Stylist
Jane Harrison   Stylist
Bill Airey Smith   Assistant,Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Clint Eastwood   Composer
The Diana Krall Trio/Quartet   Ensemble Arranger
Paul McCartney   Composer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Bob Dorough   Composer
Bill Smith   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Irving Berlin   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer