Diana Krall: Live In Paris

Canadian Diana Krall has become an iconic modern day female jazz vocalist and accomplished pianist. To date she has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. Billboard magazine named her the second greatest jazz artist of the decade (2000–2009) behind none other than the equally incredible Norah Jones.

Krall is the only jazz singer to have had eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. She has won three Grammy Awards to go with her nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums. Krall is the real deal on the jazz music scene. Additionally, she has performed with legendary singers, such as Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney.

Krall's commercial success has been fortified by her live performances, such as that which can be heard on Live In Paris. Her dynamic voice, exceptional command of the piano, and beautifully arranged orchestration have led her to garner a reputation for creating great studio albums and even better live performances.

Originally released in 2002 on the Verve label, Original Recordings Group (not to be confused with the other ORG label, ORG Music. This is an important audiophile distinction), reissued the album in 2011 on two 180-gram 45 RPM vinyl records. The reissue was mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tapes and pressed at RTI.

While the original record sounded wonderful, Original Recording Group's reissue is next level. As one can imagine, live albums are a very different animal than a studio album. Creating a great sounding live album is incredibly challenging. To do it on vinyl and at a level that makes even the most discerning music aficionado take notice is even more difficult. With Live In Paris, ORG, Bernie Grundman, and RTI accomplished just that. A record that has garnered the appreciation of even the most critical jazz music connoisseurs. As such, Live In Paris is a much sought after album. Not only by lovers of jazz, but by lovers of great music and great performances.

The clarity, dynamic range, vocals, and accompaniment are fantastic. The sound is extraordinary, especially for a live album. That said, the manufacturing process could have been managed better, especially for what is promoted as a limited edition run. The vinyl was dirty out of the sleeve. Small vinyl strings protruded from the edge of each record and specs of dust littered the record's surface. One cleaning was not enough to eliminate the pops and cracks created by the production generated particles. However, once clean the record impressed and delivered as promised.

TRACK LIST
1. I Love Being Here With You
2. Let's Fall In Love
3. 'Deed I Do
4. The Look Of Love
5. East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)
6. I've Got You Under My Skin
7. Devil May Care
8. Maybe You'll Be There
9. 'S Wonderful
10. Fly Me to the Moon
11. A Case of You
12. Just the Way You Are

Krall delivers on Live In Paris. ORG, Bernie Grundman, and RTI (minus the dirt) deliver at creating an audiophile level record. If you have the opportunity to acquire a copy of the ORG reissue of Live In Paris, do so. You will not be disappointed by any means. It is everything one would expect from such a vocalist/musician and a reputable audiophile production group💰

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