All For You is a tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio by a woman who is better equipped than any other jazz musician of her generation to evoke the spirit of Nat Cole. Diana Krall, who listened eagerly to Cole's records as a child, grew up to be that rarest of birds: a singer-pianist as comfortable and distinctive in one role as the other. 

• 2LP 180 Gram 33rpm Vinyl
• Audiophile Pressing at Optimal, Germany

On this salute to pianist/vocalist extraordinaire Nat King Cole, Diana Krall has a lot to live up to, presenting a group of compositions that are ingrained in the public's memory as part of a lasting legacy of both jazz and pop music. It's to her credit that she went about this intimidating task with a resourcefulness and quiet grace that makes All For You an exceptional tribute.

A majority of All For You features Krall in an appropriately unadorned trio setting wonderfully capturing the essence of the Cole trio's arrangements. Krall swings hard with guitarist Russell Malone and bassist Paul Keller on "I'm An Errand Girl For Rhythm" and "Hit That Jive Jack," often employing Cole trio devices such as repeated unison figures and on-top-of-the-beat eighth notes on bass.

Diana Krall's own sultry, understated singing and crisp, straightforward piano is distinctive enough to cast a fine new light on these classic songs while still paying her deepest respects to the iconic Nat King Cole Trio.

"...if you’re going to own but one Krall album, this is the one to own!" - Michael Fremer, Analog Planet

Recorded October 1995 in New York City. 

Musicians:

Diana Krall (lead vocal, piano)
Russell Malone (guitar)
Paul Keller (bass)
Benny Green (piano)
Steve Kroon (percussion)

Track Listing:

Side A
1. I'm An Errand Girl for Rhythm
2. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
3. You Call It Madness

Side B
4. Frim Fram Sauce
5. Boulevard of Broken Dreams
6. Baby Baby All the Time

Side C
7. Hit That Jive Jack
8. You're Looking At Me
9. I'm Thru With Love

Side D
10. Deed I Do
11. A Blossom Fell
12. If I Had You
 

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