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Diana Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada (on November 16, 1964). She began learning the piano at the age of four. In high school, she started playing in a small jazz group. At the age of fifteen, she started playing regularly in several Nanaimo restaurants. She also spent some time in Toronto studying with Canadian Jazz great, Don Thompson (Bass/Piano) and with the support of the Canada Council she moved to the U.S to continue studies and develop her career. |
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News in english
about Diana Krall
(October / 2009)
Chieftains broaden musical scope by exploring Mexican sounds Date: 01 Oct 2009
Reno Gazette-Journal -
You would think with four decades under their belts the Chieftains wouldn't play mere weddings anymore, but that did happen in 2003. Of course, it was the wedding of singers Elvis Costello and Diana Krall.
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Upcoming & Recent Releases Date: 03 Oct 2009
metacritic -
The singer/actor/director's latest album features jazz and Broadway standards produced by Diana Krall. All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review.
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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Barbra Streisand, Diana Krall Labor For 'Love' Date: 06 Oct 2009
All About Jazz -
Ever since word got out that Diana Krall would produce Barbra Streisand's new album, music fans have wondered how two of the most admired artists of their respective generations would forge a creative camaraderie. "We ate a lot," Streisand reports. "There's something about recording that makes me want to eat. We would bring in Italian food, or go out to dinner. Diana taught me how to roll a ...
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Jazzy singer from Nanaimo Date: 06 Oct 2009
Comox Valley Record -
Nanaimo already boasts Canada’s most famous female jazz artist, Diana Krall. Could it be that the next great name will be Lauren Bush?
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Streisand laid-back, Fogerty full of surprises Date: 08 Oct 2009
Detroit News -
Several music veterans released albums last month, among them Barbra Streisand, whose Diana Krall-produced "Love is the Answer" was promoted by a rare New York club date, invitation-only. And John Fogerty revisited his love of bluegrass and folk-rock with a "Blue Ridge Rangers" album, a follow-up to a much-loved 1973 solo album he recorded after Creedence Clearwater Revival broke up.
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Krall head for Kings Park Date: 09 Oct 2009
thewest.com.au -
Grammy award-winning Canadian jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall will lead a three-pronged diva concert at Kings Park on February 23.
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One for the road Date: 09 Oct 2009
The Australian -
HAVE you heard the one about Diana Krall and Barbra Streisand playing gin rummy? Actually, that isn't a joke, it's a fact, but at some point on Krall's present world tour the story could come with a punchline attached.
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Diana Krall comes back Date: 13 Oct 2009
Brisbane Times -
The Grammy award-winning pianist and singer returns joined by Madeleine Peyroux and Melody Gardot.
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