DIANA KRALL - When I Look in Your Eyes (1999) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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. by Michael G. Nastos  
Tracklist :
1     Let's Face the Music and Dance 5:18
Irving Berlin
2     Devil May Care 3:20
Bob Dorough / Terrell Kirk / Joe South
3     Let's Fall in Love 4:19
Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler
4     When I Look in Your Eyes 4:31
Leslie Bricusse
5     Popsicle Toes 4:28
Michael Franks
6     I've Got You Under My Skin 6:10
Cole Porter
7     I Can't Give You Anything But Love 2:32
Dorothy Fields / Jimmy McHugh
8     I'll String Along with You 4:45
Al Dubin / Harry Warren
9     East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) 4:57
Brooks Bowman
10     Pick Yourself Up 3:02
Dorothy Fields / Jerome Kern
11     The Best Thing For You 2:37
Irving Berlin
12     Do It Again 4:35
Buddy DeSylva / George Gershwin
13    Why Should I Care?    3:44
Credits :
Bass – Ben Wolfe (pistas: 2, 6, 8, 9), John Clayton (pistas: 1, 3, 5, 10 to 12)
Drums – Jeff Hamilton (pistas: 1, 3, 5, 10 to 12), Lewis Nash (pistas: 6, 8)
Guitar – Russell Malone
Vibraphone – Larry Bunker (pistas: 3, 6)
Arranger, Piano, Vocals - Diana Krall