All for You (A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio)

by Diana Krall

Overview

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. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/11/2015
Label:	IMPORTS
UPC:	4988031125182
Rank:	135463

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Diana Krall   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,Lead Vocals
Benny Green   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Piano
Russell Malone   Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Steve Kroon   Percussion
Paul Keller   Bass

Technical Credits

Fred Rose   Composer
Doug Sax   Mastering
Joe Ricardel   Composer
Walter Hirsch   Composer
Bobby Troup   Composer
Jimmy Campbell   Composer,Composer
Nat King Cole   Composer
Reginald Connelly   Composer
Redd Evans   Composer
Tommy LiPuma   Producer
Gladys Dubois   Composer
Alex Alstone   Composer
Robin Lynch   Art Direction,Graphic Design
Gus Kahn   Composer
Sigmund Romberg   Composer
Fud Livingston   Composer
Skeets Tolbert   Composer
Al Dubin   Composer
Con Conrad   Composer
Don Redman   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Russ Columbo   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
Ted Shapiro   Composer
Matty Malneck   Composer
Al Schmitt   Mixing,Engineer
Harry Warren   Composer
Howard Barnes   Composer
Dominic John   Composer
Harold Cornelius   Composer
Fred Livingston   Composer
Tom Tavee   Photography
Terry Teachout   Liner Notes
Campbell Tolbert   Composer
John Alston   Composer
Joseph A. "Fud" Livingston   Composer
Laurie Goldman   Graphic Design
Fred Hirsch   Composer
Walter Rose   Composer
Joseph Livingston   Composer
Paul Gregory   Composer