Diana Krall - Live in Paris

Starring:Diana Krall
Director: David Barnard
Studio: Eagle Eye/Pioneer Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

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Does it get any better than this? Canadian torch singer and pianist Diana Krall is in perfect form in this two-hour Paris concert, recorded in December 2001 shortly after the release of her CD The Look of Love. In her band, guitarist Anthony Wilson and bassist John Clayton get the lion's share of attention, but the entire ensemble (including lush strings from the Paris Symphony Orchestra) provides flawless support for Krall, whose skill on a Steinway is as impressive as her smoky interpretations of vintage standards and ballads. Inspired by guest conductor-arranger Claus Ogerman, Krall can surprise with subtleties (like a delicious hint of the Beatles' "Day Tripper" in her closing of "All or Nothing"), or glide into solos with a master's flair. Matching the music beat for beat, the camera coverage and editing are intimate without being obtrusive, making this a bit of jazz heaven here on earth. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Recorded live at the Paris Olympia on December 1, 2001, Krall's classic style blends equal parts artistic vision, hard work and determination. The British Columbia native began playing piano at the age of four and now has five stunning albums behind her. She made her debut with the critically acclaimed Only Trust Your Heart and the album topped the Billboard jazz charts for the most of 1998, earning Krall a Grammy nomination. She went on to win a Best Jazz Vocal Performance Grammy for 1999's platinum-selling When I Look in Your Eyes and became the first jazz artist in 25 years to be nominated in the Album of the Year category.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-03-10

This DVD is a must for Krall fans. This is a timeless performance and shows her amazing gift, along with the outstanding pros alongside her.

MAJESTUOSA! no hay otra palabra.......2007-02-07

Ya de por si cualquier disco de Diana Krall es excelente, ahora esta presentación en vivo que hizo en Paris junto a extraordinarios músicos como Jeff Hamilton, Anthony Wilson y John Clayton es un verdadero deleite de principio a fin. La calidad de audio, vídeo y dirección de cámaras es simplemente de lo mejor, es una compra con 200% de satisfacción garantizada.

Great DVD!.......2007-01-16

We bought this for my grandfather for Christmas since he's a big DK fan, but the whole family watched and loved it. She's such a talented artist and has an incredible voice!

Krall-Live in Paris is the Next Best Thing to Being There...maybe better!!.......2007-01-15

Diana Krall is truly amazing...one of the best Jazz Pianists I know of and a voice & style that is unique in all the World. This is her first live concert recording from Grammy winning Diana Krall, recorded at the Paris Olympia Theatre winter 2002. The concert is classic, with 90 minutes of the best of Diana's mastery of keyboard with her mainstay Quartet- Anthony Wilson (guitar); John Clayton,(bass); and Jeff Hamilton (percussion) enhanced by guests John Pisano, and Paulinho Da Costa. Of all the Krall albums...this DVD counterpart of the CD...with 17 songs (4 more than the CD release) is a "must have". With intimate video angle shots..you will feel you know Diana and the team at the end of the concert!

A Wonderful Combination of Krall At Her Best!.......2007-01-11

Even if you're "on the edge" when it comes to liking Diana Krall, you need to add this DVD to your collection. Everything from the material, to the guys in her group, to the Paris orchestra, to Al Schmidt's great recording prowess, to the unobvious video capture...it's all here.

Perfect for your big screen and big sound system...and it swings!

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