Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists?

Posted by andy evans (A) on September 14, 2022 at 10:30:37

There are many things I like about Diana Krall and I'm not alone in that. She's very musical, has excellent vocal and keyboard technique and she has undeniable onstage presence. So why can I only take one or two tunes without turning to somebody else. That somebody else as I write is Carol Welsman who I like a lot, but could be a number of other excellent jazz singer/pianists. She's no Dr John and she doesn't write great songs like Donald Fagen. And she doesn't play the piano like George Duke.

In fact it's her piano playing that annoys me the most. As a Canadian I imagine Oscar Peterson was an influence, which is regrettable since there's only one Oscar Peterson - there are no clones that match him. Her technique is fine, but she plays for effect, not for inner beauty. Doesn't work for me. It's out of date and just not subtle - jazz has moved on a whole deal and she hasn't.

Am I just being negative here or is this a wider feeling? I don't want to diss the girl because she's a fine musician and has brought the jazz repertoire to a lot of people. I feel guilty for not liking her more, and I keep trying.........but that's how it is.

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Topic - Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - andy evans 10:30:37 09/14/22 (25)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - alfagil 09:48:33 11/06/22 (0)

I think some people like her rythm - jedrider 11:57:42 10/13/22 (0)

That's how I felt about Norah Jones - BillH 11:35:46 10/13/22 (0)

I'd rather listen to Nina Simone any day (nt) - Brian H P 16:49:22 09/16/22 (5)

RE: I'd rather listen to Nina Simone any day (nt) - theaudiohiffle 17:48:55 10/25/22 (2)

Blossom Dearie - George6 17:45:13 10/27/22 (1)

Blossom Dearie - I Wish You Love - George6 18:25:56 10/27/22 (0)

Yep, AND she seems to be getting used in TV and film more now... - musetap 22:14:02 09/25/22 (0)

+1 - Krav Maga 18:33:22 09/17/22 (0)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - Cpwill 13:29:09 09/15/22 (6)

I might add Nina Simone too. nt - alaskahiatt 22:46:31 09/16/22 (0)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - Mike K 08:21:42 09/16/22 (0)

Hazel Scott is new to me - andy evans 06:07:58 09/16/22 (0)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - GEO 20:17:58 09/15/22 (0)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - George6 18:16:13 09/15/22 (1)

Agreed ! - Wojciech 22:15:42 09/15/22 (0)

I enjoy her piano playing, but... - jimbill 11:56:09 09/15/22 (0)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - GEO 18:44:56 09/14/22 (0)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - G Squared 15:11:37 09/14/22 (1)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - andy evans 15:20:34 09/14/22 (0)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - Wojciech 11:11:17 09/14/22 (4)

RE: Diana Krall versus other singer/pianists? - GEO 18:39:44 09/14/22 (0)

Talk about damning with faint praise! - Mike K 17:08:08 09/14/22 (2)

Not intentional. I think I have all her records - Wojciech 20:26:51 09/14/22 (1)

She's a contralto and a good one at that - andy evans 10:17:59 09/15/22 (0)

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