We love that every time a jazz piece is performed it is different. There is excitement in listening to live jazz because you never know how the solos will turn out and what unexpected jazzy gem the bassist or drummer will lay out before you.
And of all the great jazz artists Diana Krall is our most favorite.
As a special birthday gift Dan bought us tickets to see Diana Krall perform live at the Starlight Theatre at Pala (near Temecula). She was as good if not better than I expected and her faithful counterparts were amazing as well. She performed with:Robert Hurst, String Bass
Jeff Hamilton, Drums
Anthony Wilson, Guitar
This is what she played:
Love Being Here Tonight
Let's Fall in Love
Very Nice
I'll String Along With You
Come Dance with Me
Where or When
(pirate song- Don't know title and not released on records)
You've Got a Friend/Sunny Side of the Street Medley
I was Doing Alright
Quiet Nights
Heaven (AWESOME!!! This was my favorite and she doesn't have it released on a recording!)
Route 66
The Look of Love
If you have never given Diana a listen then you might try our favorite album Live in Paris for which she won a Grammy. When December rolls around you will definitely want to get her Christmas album which is awesome (trust me).
Some of our other Most Favorite Jazz Artists
Dave Brubeck
Miles Davis
Frank Sinatra
Charlie Parker
Michael Buble
Billie Holliday
Nat King Cole
Vince Guaraldi
Harry Connick Jr.
Dave Matthews
Rosemary Clooney
Count Basie
If you don't want to miss out on seeing Diana Krall perform live, then catch her at the Hollywood Bowl performing with the LA Phil on August 21 and 22!
FYI: Did you know one of the best Jazz clubs in Southern California is in Fullerton??!! Steamers Jazz Cafe is a great and inexpensive way to experience some of the best jazz musicians in the world. Diana Krall even stopped by unannounced one night there when her dummer's jazz trio was performing and she decided to jam with them. Dan and I had an awesome date night there one time sipping hot drinks and listening to the Pete Jolly Trio. If you are in the area you should check it out!
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