Turn Up the Quiet

Released in 2017, Turn Up the Quiet marks a significant homecoming for Diana Krall, reuniting her with long-time producer Tommy LiPuma for what would be their final collaboration before his passing. After experimenting with 1920s vaudeville on Glad Rag Doll and pop-rock covers on Wallflower, this album represents a return to the sophisticated vocal jazz and Great American Songbook standards that defined her early career. The recording features several distinct ensembles, including a trio with Christian McBride and Russell Malone, and a quintet featuring Karriem Riggins and Anthony Wilson. Sonically, the album is a triumph of high-fidelity production, emphasizing a 'dry' and intimate mix that places the listener directly in the center of the studio. Critics praised the album for its impeccable taste and Krall's maturing interpretive skills, noting that while it breaks no new ground, it perfects the late-night jazz aesthetic she helped popularize.