Diana Krall

Nothing negative here!  On my way to see her tonight (Raleigh/Durham) for the 4th time.  Interesting to hear that theres more players.  The earlier shows I saw were small arrangements like Trio.  As for stage presence I obviously like her shows.  I do remember my first one at Radio City Music Hall shortly after she was becoming a little more well known.  I bet she didn't say 3 sentences all night.  Played awesome show and got up and left.  She didn't have to say anything cause the nailed it in playing.  I couldn't be happier.  She talks a little more these days and tells stories.  As for recordings I have them all including the Christmas album.  Yeah I'm a fan!

Oh yeah btw, I just checked the ticket stub from NY.  That was 2002 for $33 :)

Hifiman5,
You made my day with your post about getting into Karen Souza.  Her music is in constant rotation in my system.  

I lament the negative posts in response to the OP's perfectly honest question.  He digs her and simply wanted to share that awareness with others on his music forum -- he did not ask for feedback.  What purpose does it serve yourself or anyone else to denigrate such a widely-acclaimed jazz artist?  Take a deep breath and think about what the effect might be when you post such snarky comments. My feeling is that it is bad karma.  

Music - that is why I spent a lot money, at least to me, on the best system I could afford. It is why I am on this forum - to learn about good music and how to make it sound amazing, and maybe share what little I can offer. Let’s let the beauty of the end result speak for itself. I just listened to Diana Krall, Live in Paris, which I found on this forum.  Thank you!  To me, it was fun, lovely, and even beautiful in parts. She seemed to recognize and appreciate the great musicians who played her songs.  Most omportantly, it sounds amazing.  To me, nothing else is important. Please keep sharing your music finds, and dont let negativity stop you. I promise I won’t like everything you do, and vice versa.  So what?

rpeluso OP
jssmith, might I suggest a disc by Anne Murray called Croonin’? From 1993. As an example of a quality recording of what I consider good female vocals, you might too?

Thanks. Not a big fan of her music, as I remember it growing up, but I’ll check it out. My current reference is Heart’s song Dream of the Archer, so I’m thinking something along those lines. I saw Ann Wilson perform it live in her prime when I was younger and her voice was astounding. But Little Queen is not a particularly special recording.

I’m waiting for a new doom metal release by Oceans of Slumber, due out March 2nd. If that is a great recording, the song The Banished Heart could become my reference for female vocals. But I’m not holding my breath.