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Track Listings
| 1. This Can't Be Love |
| 2. Straighten Up And Fly Right |
| 3. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| 4. I'm Just A Lucky So And So |
| 5. Body And Soul |
| 6. 42nd Street |
| 7. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me |
| 8. Big Foot |
| 9. Frim Fram Sauce |
| 10. Jimmie |
| 11. As Long As I Live |
| 12. On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
Product Description
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For years singer-pianist Diana Krall has been bringing new lifeblood to jazz via her dual knockout talents. And while her later recordings reveal a consistently maturing artist, this 1992 debut album shows that the Nanaimo, British Columbia, native had the goods right from the get-go. In her mid-20s here, Krall sings with honesty, subtlety, and persuasion while playing the piano with head-shaking authority, both as accompanist--she offers amazing asides in between vocal phrases--and as an absolutely A-one improviser. Indeed, it is remarkable to hear her weave her gifts into a wondrous whole. Working with bass ace John Clayton and the superb drummer Jeff Hamilton, Krall presents one winner after another. "This Can't Be Love" is typical, a selection where it is all but impossible not to tap your foot. After a nicely enunciated vocal--she slides into phrases much like Sarah Vaugh--the pianist cooks in her Oscar Peterson-meets-Gene Harris style, playing hip ideas that fall easily on the ear, underwritten by her rock-solid feel for time. "As Long as I Live" is another example of Krall's ability to sing and swing a standard with a nonstop groove. "Straighten Up and Fly Right" is slower and features a deeply bluesy vocal; "I'm Just a Lucky So and So" is equally sultry. The classic ballad "Body and Soul" finds her singing with intimacy and playing with a caressing touch. A very impressive start for a very impressive artist. --Zan Stewart
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The esteemd Canadian jazz pianist's 1993 debut album, her sole release before signing to GRP in the U.S. 'Stepping Out' features John Clayton on bass, Jeff Hamilton on drums and Krall both singing & playing the piano. The 11 tracks consist of both originals & covers, including 'This Can't Be L ove', 'Straighten Up And Fly Right', 'Between The Devil An d The Deep Blue Sea' and 'I'm Just A Lucky So And So'. De leted in the U.S.! 1993 release.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Diana Krall at her best: She sings! She plays! She swings!,
By Trentcanuck (Regina, SK, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stepping Out (Audio CD)
This is a great CD: vintage Diana Krall before the marketing folks at GRP Records got ahold of her career. Unlike her three most recent albums of "easy listening" music, which see her talents as a jazz singer and pianist well hidden, this album swings! Unlike the overly-breathy sultriness of recent efforts, her singing style here is strong and effortless, reminiscent of Shirley Horn or Rosemary Clooney. Her playing, even at this early stage of her career, is melodic and complementary to her vocal phrasing. I owned the original release when it came out in '93, and just bought this remastered edition, which is well worth it. The sound quality was already just fine, but this new version is better yet, with increased detail and soundstage. Best of all, there is a bonus track, which was omitted from the original release, and is a real treat for a longtime Diana fan. After the disappointing schmaltz of Love Scenes and The Look of Love, it was exhilarating to hear a new track of Ms. Krall singing and swinging again!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
May become the greatest ever,
By david holmes (Duncan, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stepping Out (Audio CD)
Diana Krall is headed for vocal jazz immortality.Her singing is right up there with the best of the past, added to her piano work which none of her predecessors could do. She can only get better, there is always a little room for that, but she will ultimately be the greatest.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stepping Out,
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This review is from: Stepping Out (Audio CD)
I own eight CD's and two DVD's of Diana Kralls. Stepping Out was her first CD and I purchased it to compare. I was not disappointed. She certainly is an amazing talent from the beginning and it is a pleasure to listen to the CD's and enjoy her performances on the DVD's.
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