Diana Krall – All For You [A Dedication To The Nat King Cole Trio] (45rpm 180g 2L)

Label: Original Recordings Group – ORG006-45 – 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl
AAA 100% Analogue – Mastered By Bernie Grundman from the Original Analog Master Tapes
2,500 Numbered Limited Edition – 45RPM – Two Disc – Pressed at RTI

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Pianist/vocalist Diana Krall pays tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio on her Impulse! set. In general, the medium and up-tempo tunes work best, particularly such hot ditties as “I’m an Errand Girl for Rhythm,” “Frim Fram Sauce,” and “Hit That Jive Jack.” Krall does not attempt to directly copy Cole much (either pianistically or vocally), although his influence is obviously felt on some of the songs. The slow ballads are actually as reminiscent of Shirley Horn as Cole, particularly the somber “I’m Through With Love” and “If I Had You.” Guitarist Russell Malone gets some solo space on many of the songs and joins in on the group vocal of “Hit That Jive Jack,” although it is surprising that he had no other opportunities to interact vocally with Krall; a duet could have been delightful. Bassist Paul Keller is fine in support, pianist Benny Green backs Krall’s vocal on “If I Had You,” and percussionist Steve Kroon is added on one song. Overall, this is a tasteful effort that succeeds.

“A superb jazz pianist and an even better singer.” – The New York Times

“What we can do in 20 years is listen to a new young singer – pianist and say she reminds us of the legendary Diana Krall.” – Village Voice

Michael Fremer of www.musicangle.com and Jeff Dorgay of TONE Audio had this to say about the original ORG 33 1/3rpm version:

“…if you’re going to own but one Krall album, this is the one to own!” – MF

“If I had to have one smoky female vocal recording in my record collection, the ORG version of All For You would be it.” – JD

Recorded October 1995 in New York City.