The Look of Love

Released in 2001, The Look of Love represents the commercial and aesthetic peak of Diana Krall's collaboration with producer Tommy LiPuma. Following the massive success of When I Look in Your Eyes, this album shifted the focus toward a more lush, orchestral sound, heavily influenced by the bossa nova style and the legendary arrangements of Claus Ogerman. Ogerman, who famously worked with Antônio Carlos Jobim and Frank Sinatra, brought a cinematic gravity to the project, utilizing the London Symphony Orchestra to create a 'wall of velvet' sound. The tracklist is a curated selection of Great American Songbook standards, reimagined with a focus on sensuality and nocturnal atmosphere. It became one of the best-selling jazz albums of its era, cementing Krall's status as a crossover star who could appeal to traditional jazz purists and pop audiences alike. The recording is frequently cited by audiophiles for its exceptional dynamic range and vocal presence.