Oct 12, 2008: Diana Krall Concert in Beijing.

Canadian jazz singer came to Beijing on Canadian Thanksgiving and dazzled the (mostly Chinese) crowd with a fantastic concert. She played all the familiars- "The Look of Love", "Dream a Little Dream of Me", "P.S. I Love You.", and "S'Wonderful.  It was a perfect Sunday evening- listening to a quartet invent rhythms both melancholy and playful.  Krall is herself was impressive- quiet concentration on the piano while murmuring melodies with that sultry voice. She also gave well-timed, modest but beautifully authentic anecdotes of life in Canada. And for a brief hour or so, it felt like a warm June night in Montreal.