Our third Canadian pianist of note is Diana Krall. A native of Nanaimo, British Columbia, shares an important characteristic with her previously feted countrymen, that of singing along with her music. However, in her case, it is intentional. Not only is Ms. Krall a phenomenal jazz pianist, she is a remarkable and uniquely talented vocalist as well. Her deep, smoky contralto voice just screams “jazz” in the mellowest way possible. Well, here, have a listen.
Krall’s best known collaboration is that with her husband, the British genre-bending musician Declan McManus, better known as Elvis Costello. They’ve been married since 2003 and have twin sons, Dexter and Frank.
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