As the song goes, "Merry Christmas" has already "been said many times, many ways." Diana Krall's Christmas Songs is a worthy--though not particularly unique--addition to the holiday catalog. On it, she excels with an approach mastered long ago: elegant delivery that gives extra polish to a very familiar lineup. Some might find her style frosty at times, but that will come as a relief to those who want their carolers to cut through some of the holiday treacle and create a festive, yet grown-up vibe. And Krall does show off her playful side with little, personal touches. In "Winter Wonderland" she promises to "frolic and play the Canadian way," which should draw smiles from her native land. (That'll mean toasting the holiday with Molson, eh?) Elsewhere, she ends "Jingle Bells" with the girlishly giddy statement, "I'm just crazy about horses." Well...can't argue with that. --Leah Weathersby
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Buy This!:
Diana Krall is amazing. She can do nothing wrong. I own many, many holiday C/D's but this is one of the first c/d's I will play.
Diana Krall:
this is one sexy christmas album! All her albums are great and shes just awesome and i hope she comes out with more cds, b/c ill buy them.
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... more info
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.
Tracks:
Jingle Bells - Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, , Diana Krall
Let It Snow - Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, , Diana Krall
Christmas Song - Diana Krall
Winter Wonderland - Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, , Diana Krall
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Christmas Time Is Here - Diana Krall
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, , Diana Krall
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Diana Krall
White Christmas - Diana Krall
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve - Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, , Diana Krall
Sleigh Ride - Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, , Diana Krall
