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Spent the better part of the 2010s exploring byways of American song - her 2012 set drew heavily on obscure jazz from the 1920s and '30s, its 2015 sequel concentrated on pop and rock tunes - but 2017's finds the pianist/singer returning to well-known standards from the Great American Songbook. Reuniting with producer for the first time since 2009's bossa nova-inspired, works with a trio of lineups on, alternating between a trio, quartet, and quintet. The album isn't divided into triads but rather gently shifts between these bands, a move that's sometimes imperceptible because the focus is firmly on, the pianist. Her voice often operates at a hushed whisper - a decision that suits this collection of romantic, dreamy material; it also underscores the importance of the record's title - and that emphasizes her lithe piano along with the solo spotlights from her featured musicians. Gives her three bands plenty of space to shine - fiddler, in particular, stuns with his solo on 'I'll See You in My Dreams,' but there are nice turns from guitarists, and, along with supple playing by bassists, and - but what impresses is how these ensembles are all united in spirit and attitude, all thanks to their leader. Has a definite vision for - she wants to keep things smoky and subdued, a record for the wee hours - and the end result is so elegant, it seems effortless.
Jan 29, 2016 - Artist: Diana Krall Album: Quiet Nights Genre: Vocal Jazz, Contemporary Jazz Origin: Canada Released: 2009. Quality: mp3, 320 kbps.