Best Diana Krall album...........is???

Lol, i have to correct you, it hasn't become popular, it's always been popular. But I agree, each to their own. I only commented since I really tried to like her, saw her, heard her many times, and still felt blah. Now Stacy Kent, her I like. She reminds me in some ways of Blossom Dearie.
I've also taken a liking to Diane Reeves, especially with her input on the movie goodnight and good luck. Loved Holly Cole when she first started out, one great live show, then one not, and now, she's either out of steam or material that suits her-maybe it's the weight gain.
Jane Monheit doesnt' float my boat either. And you wonder why we go back to the old singers...

Stacy Kent is a remarkable vocalist, I agree.
Well, as to comparisons, they're inevitable, even if they are unfair. Unlike comparing mythical ballplayers that 'I saw in the '20's and' '30's' as grampa would say, these performers ARE in their primes if you can slide a worthy recording of their work into/onto your turntable or CD player.
It's funny, I'll love a singer, rave about them and someone will just look at me blankly, not enjoying him or her nearly as much as I do. It's sort of the same chemistry that people have and like one another or not. Indefinable but real nonetheless.

nice post. I agree.

I picked up Stepping Out based on some of the posts here. I agree it is one of her better recordings and for the reasons Fpeel cites--much less affected singing and more focus on her piano playing. I forgot to mention in my original post that her second release on GRP called "Only Trust Your Heart" is also very good. I like her version of "Just Squeeze Me".

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The Jane Monheit thing disappoints me. She is so incredibly georgous, (think "I can't dance" with Buble, the video)I thought I'd love her. But, alas, don't like her phrasing or much else. Music selection is iffy too.
Now, Kent!!!! She's not great looking (like me) but her musical selections are awesome, and her voice, wow.