Diana Krall is one of the most singular and prolific female jazz singers of the modern era. As a jazz pianist and vocalist, Krall is practically unmatched in terms of name recognition, sheer talent, and precociousness. She was born in British Columbia. Her family loved to play and listen to music. She was taught piano at the tender age of four, and she began to play jazz in junior high school. Krall's prodigious talents landed her a scholarship at the Berkelee College of Music in Boston. After three years of rigorous study, she started singing in Los Angeles. In 1990, she moved to New York and began recording fully mature albums in rapid succession. Krall's soothing, knowing voice, curious rhythmic stylings, and lyrical melodies made her a quick fan favorite. After recording her third album in 1996, which was a musical tribute to the late Nat King Cole, she dominated the Billboard jazz charts for months. Her album remained on the charts for seventy weeks and got nominated for a Grammy. Subsequent to this album, All For You, Krall recorded another hit with a trio, which included a renowned bass and guitar team. By the year 2001, Krall had created so much momentum that her Live in Paris tour climbed the Billboard jazz charts and netted her a Grammy for the Best Vocal Jazz Record. This album almost topped the charts in Canada--a rare feat for a jazz album. In 2003, Krall married fellow musician, Elvis Costello, in a much-publicized and ballyhooed ceremony. Together, they now live in New York and continue to produce great music.
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