Diana Krall: Have Yourself a Very Merry Little Christmas
Track
Have Yourself a Very Merry Little Christmas
Artist
Diana Krall (vocals, piano)
CD
Jazz to the World (Blue Note CDP 72438 32127 2 9)
Musicians:
Diana Krall (vocals, piano), Russell Malone (guitar),
James Genus (bass)
.Composed by Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin
.Recorded: New York, probably 1994
Rating: 88/100 (learn more)
Am I the only one who thinks the gifted Diana Krall has a tendency to come across as being somewhat depressed? I guess this works for her. It's her version of the saloon singer. But I would like to see this woman let loose and kick off a shoe every once in a while. I think it would do her good.
Of course, she is talented beyond all reason. Aided by bassist James Genus and guitarist Russell Malone, Krall presents a very evocative jazz trio version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." There is no heavy lifting here. Instead, the trio plays it in a slow blues. Krall's slightly smoky vocals are perfect, and her piano solo is requisitely charming.
Give me a comfortable couch, a warm apple cider and a depressed deeply gifted female jazz musician singing Christmas songs, and I am set for the season.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
Tags: 1990s jazz · holiday theme · jazz vocals
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