It was a treat to finally get to see Diana Krall perform last night in Staten Island. I had been looking forward for a long time! It was pouring rain outside and amazed to even get there without being a deep sea diver. Inside the theater, which was delightfully opulent, Diana gave a full out opulent performance complete with purring passionate vocals and wonderful twists and turns at the piano. I found her coolness works for her, it was admirable to note the obvious adoration of the people who came out in a hurricane to see her, and even when she was cool in a shy way, it still conveyed her affectionate relationship with the audience and her band members, all of whom were delightful as well!

After seeing her in Dallas in 2015 where she offered most of her fair in straight up fashion, I was thrilled on her new takes on several pieces, particularly Dancing Cheek to Cheek. She took them apart and put them back together in great jazz arrangements. And with two world class musicians backing her, it was amazing. However, she overused her breathless in many of the offerings. In the lower registers she was almost flat with it and somewhat difficult to understand. And as usual, she should never talk to the audience. So often just doesn’t make sense in her brief attempts to engage. What makes up for all of that is her exquisite skills at the piano. Never a questionable note, the arrangements were awesome, and her backing team is equally skilled. It was especially worth every penny to hear something different from her than her standard arrangements.

Loved it all! Our favorite part was her solo songs. All was beautiful and sound was excellent. We were close on left side. Could see her hands playing and her pretty face and expressions.

It is unimaginable how this woman has been traveling for the better part of a year through most of Europe and the US, performing back to back or every other night, and continues to pour her heart and soul into her work through the extraordinary gifts she has to share. Her performances are deep and unparalleled. Never miss an opportunity to witness Diana Krall perform.

Last night's concert by Diana Krall and friends was top-notch. Each player had their say - and the ensemble as a whole thoroughly delighted the audience who attended. I'll be sure to get tickets early when Diana Krall comes back to Madison. White hot - but in such a unique, understated way - a total delight to those of us who revel in such musical merry-making!

Really enjoyed the show.