New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) -
Madeleine Peyroux and
Melody Gardot Join Krall On Tour - Performance with Queensland Symphony Orchestra Filmed For Forthcoming DVD.
Diana Krall has just returned to the U.S. from a very successful 12-date tour of New Zealand and Australia that included performances under the stars in the region's largest cities and at some of its most charming vineyards as part of the Day On The Green concert series. Regardless of the venue, Krall was "in dazzling, compelling, vibrant form" (Melbourne Herald Sun), playing selections from her top-selling album 'Quiet Nights' (Verve).
The bill featured an impressive lineup of talented female artists, with Melody Gardot opening the evening, followed by Madeleine Peyroux. Diana and her quartet then closed the show. For many of the larger concerts, the artists were supported by a 42-piece local orchestra, enabling Southern Hemisphere audiences to hear the selections from 'Quiet Nights' as they were recorded, with the arrangements that earned Claus Ogerman a Grammy(r) Award.
'Quiet Nights,' a gold selling album in Australia, re-entered the Australian pop albums charts while Krall was on tour peaking at No 14, a new high mark for the album. 'Quiet Nights' also reached No 1 on the Jazz Albums chart and maintained a spot in the top 5 for several weeks.
The performances Down Under were so well received that Universal Music and the three artists decided to team up to capture the March 3 concert at Brisbane Entertainment Centre for a forthcoming DVD.
Of the sold-out Brisbane show, The Courier-Mail said: "Her Cool, stylish performance on the keys appears almost effortless. With a seductive and breathy contralto voice, she offers up sublime phrasing of lyrics." Adding that the orchestra offered a "lush element" to the performance.
Watch the video for Diana Krall's song "Quiet Nights": https://www.vevo.com/watch/diana-krall/quiet-nights-video/GBC250900840
Diana Krall's Tour of New Zealand and Australia included stops in:
Christchurch, NZ - Westpac Trust (w/ full orchestra)
Wellington, NZ - TSB Stadium (w/ full orchestra)
Auckland, NZ - A Day On The Green @ Villa Maria
Perth, AUS - A Day On The Green @ Kings Park (w/ full orchestra) (two shows)
Melbourne, AUS - Rod Laver Arena (w/ full orchestra)
Adelaide, AUS - A Day On The Green @ Peter Lehmann Wines
Brisbane, AUS - Entertainment Centre (w/ full orchestra)
Sydney, AUS - Entertainment Centre (w/ full orchestra)
New South Wales, AUS - A Day On The Green @ Bimbadgen Estate
New South Wales, AUS - A Day On The Green @ Centennial Vineyards
Victoria, AUS - A Day On The Green @ Rochford Wines
