Diana Krall: The Language of Love

I have just finished the last words of Diana Krall: The Language of Love by Jamie Reid and I must say I was captivated by the entire story. This book is jazz. Reid, a jazz artist in his own right, captures the essence of jazz as he describes the great Canadian practitioner of mood, Krill. This book sings soul to you and is a must-read for anyone interested in what exists beyond the pedantic.

I have just finished the new book on Diana Krall, The Language of Love, by Jamie Reid. I would say that it is the "look of the language", to again paraphrase a song title, that grabbed me. Reid, it seems, is a well known poet and it shows in the precise and dexterous use of language he employs to tell the story of a Nanaimo girl's ascendency to the top ranks of jazz, and even pop stardom.Reid tells the story from the point of view of someone apparently very conversant with the west coast jazz scene in Canada over many years. He details all the singer's background in Nanaimo against the tapestry of the local scene. The book also makes one aware of the supposrt she received from jazz legends like Ray Brown during her rise to prominence. It makes a fascinating story the way Reid tells it and also makes one realize that it was talent and not just packaging and promotion which have made her so famous.I think that just about anyone would appreciate the qualities of Mr. Reid's book, even non-jazz fans, as it does convey the warmth and support that Krall received early on from her family and the community and makes us realize that Canadian talent is second to none in the world.A truly refreshing approach to biography, best read while one of Diana CDs plays gently in the background.

I have just finished the new book on Diana Krall, The Language of Love, by Jamie Reid. I would say that it is the "look of thelanguage", to again paraphrase a song title, that grabbed me. Reid, it seems, is a well known poet and it shows in the preciseand dexterous use of language he employs to tell the story of a Nanaimo girl's ascendency to the top ranks of jazz, and evenpop stardom.Reid tells the story from the point of view of someone apparently very conversant with the west coast jazz scene in Canadaover many years. He details all the singer's background in Nanaimo against the tapestry of the local scene. The book also makes one aware of the supposrt she received from jazz legends like Ray Brown during her rise to prominence.It makes a fascinating story the way Reid tells it and also makes one realize that it was talent and not just packaging andpromotion which have made her so famous.I think that just about anyone would appreciate the qualities of Mr. Reid's book, even non-jazz fans, as it does convey thewarmth and support that Krall received early on from her family and the community and makes us realize that Canadian talent issecond to none in the world.A truly refreshing approach to biography, best read while one of Diana CDs plays gently in the background.