«My definition of that GREAT Christmas feeling!»
You know those few things that just encompass your idea of Christmas???? Well, this CD is definitely one of them for me. I love, love, love this CD. It's the perfect mix of jazz instrumentals and vocal, upbeat and mellow, crispness and gentleness. I don't quite remember how I came across this album, but I've had it for some years now, and I absolutely love it! It never fails at getting me in the Christmas spirit. The entire album is great. I can play the whole thing without having to skip a dud. I definitely hope that you give this CD a listen, and add it to your collection.
[Wednesday, December 17, 2008]
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«I'm just crazy 'bout horses.»
I hadn't been familiar with Diana Krall when my sister gave me this CD. It turns out she's a jazz singer and pianist. On this album she sings and plays familiar Christmas songs. I don't know enough about jazz to get into any serious analysis of the music on this CD, but it sounds pretty good to me. Miss Krall has a very nice voice and she knows how to tickle the ivories, too. If you're looking for a jazzy Christmas album, this should do the trick.
[Monday, December 15, 2008]
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«Very Disappointing»
I would really recommend previewing this album first before buying. I've tried to like this album for two years now, but it really doesn't capture the Christmas spirit; it's very flat, unambitious, and uninteresting. Many of the songs feel forced, like she sung this album out of contract obligation as opposed to wanting to make a Christmas album (probably not true, but it does sound that way).
There are a few good songs on here, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is very nice, but if you have the EP you'll be all set. "Winter Wonderland" is also very good, one of the few songs that sound like she enjoyed recording.
If you're looking for a really good Christmas Jazz CD, I would recommend Dianne Reeves's "Christmas Time Is Here"; much more satisfing than Krall's effort.
[Monday, December 08, 2008]
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