Stepping Out

Jazz · 1993 · 11 tracks

Stepping Out

A sparse, confident piano trio debut. Smoky vocals and hard-swinging keys recorded with an intimate, dry warmth that feels like a private club performance.

It's Diana Krall before the big orchestras, just a killer trio and a smoky voice in a dark room.

A sophisticated and soulful confidence that balances technical piano prowess with intimate, nocturnal storytelling.

Stepping Out · vs · Diana Krall

Alto+1.0σ

The vocals lean notably further into alto than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks

01

This Can’t Be Love

4:31

02

Straighten Up and Fly Right

3:57

03

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

4:05

04

I’m Just a Lucky So and So

4:21

05

Body and Soul

5:35

06

42nd Street

6:23

07

Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me

4:33

08

Big Foot

7:08

09

Frim Fram Sauce

4:08

10

Jimmie

5:26

11

As Long as I Live

4:42

Moments Worth Waiting For

The rhythmic snap and playful vocal delivery on 'Straighten Up and Fly Right' that reveals her Nat King Cole influence.

The deep, resonant piano chords opening 'Body and Soul' that anchor the track's emotional weight.

The way the bass and drums lock into a tight, swinging groove during the instrumental break of '42nd Street'.

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