CRITICISM – The Canadian singer and pianist lit up the Marseille Jazz festival on five continents.
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No need for artifice. No staging or other happening can eclipse the natural charisma of the most consecrated jazz singer of the last thirty years. When others rely on flashy effects, Diana Krall can count on her suave voice, her very expressive piano playing and an exceptional group. High-flying companions with whom she has worked for a long time and to whom she leaves a lot of space.
Thus, the virtuoso guitarist Anthony Wilson will take on many choruses during a remarkable performance. The singer and pianist have often been criticized for a kind of coldness. In reality, the lady prefers to concentrate on the music rather than on the dialogue with the public. A musician more than an entertainer, therefore, at a time when artists are required to occupy the field at all costs.
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