HEAR TODAY NEW RELEASES AND NEWS FROM THE MUSIC WORLD.Byline: - Compiled by Sandra Barrera Today, Diana Krall Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC (born November 16, 1964) is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer. Biography Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. She began learning the piano at the age of four. unwraps ``Christmas Songs, Featuring the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.'' Produced by Krall and Tommy LiPuma Tommy LiPuma (born July 5 1936) is an American music producer. In his long career, he has worked with many musicians, including Miles Davis,Natalie Cole, Claudine Longet, the Yellowjackets, Michael Franks, and Diana Krall. He has many Grammy Awards nominations and 2 wins. , the dozen-track set is the Grammy-winning artist's first full-length holiday offering. On ``Christmas Songs,'' she is joined by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on seasonal standards such as ``Let It Snow,'' ``I'll Be Home for Christmas'' and ``Jingle Bells.'' Composer Johnny Mandel lends a string arrangement to ``Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep.'' Other guests include guitarist Russell Malone. Available on Verve. Here's a select sample of new music arriving in stores today: Imogen Heap: ``Speak for Yourself'' (RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. ) The British singer goes whispering through this lush, electronic soundscape sound·scape n. An atmosphere or environment created by or with sound: the raucous soundscape of a city street; a play with a haunting soundscape. . Deep Purple: ``Rapture of the Deep'' (Eagle) This 11-track set is the follow-up to the veteran rock band's 2003 release, ``Bananas.'' Burt Bacharach: ``At This Time'' (Columbia) Elvis Costello, Dr. Dre and Rufus Wainwright guest on this set, in which the famous composer makes his debut as a lyricist lyr·i·cist n. A writer of song lyrics. Also called lyrist. Noun 1. lyricist - a person who writes the words for songs lyrist with a few political comments. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) no caption (CD covers) |
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