Diana Krall - When I Look In Your Eyes (2LP, Verve)
Diana Krall - piano, vocals [click here to see more vinyl featuring Diana Krall]
Russell Malone, guitar
Bass – Ben Wolfe (A2, B3, C2-3), John Clayton (A1, A3, B2, D1-3)
Drums – Jeff Hamilton (A1, A3, B2, D1-3), Lewis Nash (B3, C2)
Larry Bunker, vibes
Arranged by Diana Krall, John Clayton (A1, A3, D1-2)
Conductor - Johnny Mandel (A1, A3, B1, B3, C2, D1, D3), Eddie Karam (A1, A3, B1, B3, C2, D1, D3)
2 LPs, gatefold jacket printed by Stoughton Printing
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Verve Records
Original Label : Verve Records
Recorded at Avatar Studios
Engineered by Al Schmitt
Original session produced by Tommy LiPuma
Reissue produced by by Chad Kassem
Remastered by Bernie Grundman
Originally released in 1999
Reissued in July 2024
Tracks:
Side A:
- Let's Face The Music And Dance
- Devil May Care
- Let's Fall In Love
Side B:
- When I Look In Your Eyes
- Popsicle Toes
- I've Got You Under My Skin
Side C:
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- I'll String Along With You
- East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
Side D:
- Pick Yourself Up
- The Best Thing For You
- Do It Again
Reviews:
“With this LP, 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.” AllMusic Review by Michael G. Nastos
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4,32 / 5