Diana Krall Singer and pianist one of the most famous jazz stars in the world Date of Birth: 16.11.1964 Country: Canada

1. Biography of Diana Krall
2. Breaking the Rules of Jazz
3. Early Life and Musical Education
4. Musical Style and Achievements

Biography of Diana Krall

Diana Krall, one of the world's most famous jazz stars, is a singer and pianist who has been able to push the boundaries of traditional jazz and expand its audience. She will be performing in Russia on July 1st in Moscow and July 2nd in St. Petersburg at the Grand Halls of the Conservatories in both cities.

Breaking the Rules of Jazz

In the world of jazz, there are unwritten rules. One of them states that an acoustic jazz musician cannot create albums that sell millions of copies. Another rule is that jazz albums cannot top the charts. Finally, jazz artists cannot expect standing ovations or compete with popular musicians like Santana or the Backstreet Boys for Grammy Awards.

For the past 10 years, Diana Krall has been breaking these "laws" and proving that she can achieve mass popularity without straying from her musical roots. The Canadian singer and pianist, who was born and educated in Nanaimo, has become not only one of the best-selling artists of the decade but also the best-selling jazz vocalist. Despite her phenomenal success, Diana remains true to the styles she has worked with from the beginning – swing and bebop.

Early Life and Musical Education

Diana was born near Vancouver and grew up on the west coast of Canada. She began learning to play the piano at the age of 4. Diana was raised on jazz – her father was a great admirer of jazz piano music, and their home was filled with recordings of jazz pianists from the 1920s and 1930s. By the age of 15, she was already performing in local bars and restaurants.

After studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Diana moved to Los Angeles, where she met masters like John Clayton, Jimmy Rowles, and Ray Brown. After spending three years in Los Angeles, Krall moved to Toronto, where she recorded her first album, "Stepping Out," in 1993. In the 1990s, Diana gained rapid popularity. Her next three albums – "Only Trust Your Heart," "All for You," and "Love Scenes" – were very successful, but it was the album "When I Look in Your Eyes" that propelled her to the pinnacle of success. The album won two Grammy Awards for "Best Jazz Vocal" and "Best Sound Engineer's Work." It was produced in collaboration with Tommy LiPuma and legendary composer Johnny Mandel, and it became the first jazz album in 20 years to be nominated for "Album of the Year" at the Grammys.

Musical Style and Achievements

Diana Krall's band consists of bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton, and guitarist Anthony Wilson. She plays all the piano parts herself. Her latest album, "Live in Paris," showcases the diversity of her repertoire. Krall performs not only contemporary jazz but also compositions from the 1920s-1930s and the 1960s-1980s.

The singer frequently tours the United States, South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia, with great success on some of the world's most prestigious stages. "I am doing what I love. Jazz is the music of my heart that allows me to express myself. I never dreamed that I would have such opportunities for self-realization as I do now. I just try to work as best as I can and be sincere," says Diana.