Date of Birth: November 16, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Diana Krall is a renowned Canadian jazz pianist and singer, celebrated for her contralto vocals and her unique blend of jazz and popular music. Born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Krall showed an early interest in music, influenced by her musical family. She began learning the piano at the age of four and later attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship. Krall’s early career saw her performing in various jazz clubs before she released her debut album, “Stepping Out,” in 1993. Her breakthrough came with the album “All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio” in 1996, which earned her a Grammy nomination. Over the years, Krall has released numerous successful albums, earning multiple Grammy Awards and Juno Awards. She has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, and her husband, Elvis Costello. Known for her sophisticated style and emotive performances, Diana Krall remains a significant figure in contemporary jazz.
5 Interesting Facts about Diana Krall
1. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
2. She has won five Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards throughout her career.
3. Krall has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
4. In 2004, she was awarded the Order of Canada, the second highest honor for merit in the country.
5. Diana Krall and Elvis Costello were married on December 6, 2003, at Elton John’s estate in Surrey, England.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Diana Krall
1. “I’m a jazz musician and I love jazz and I love improvisation and I love the freedom of improvisation.”
2. “I always like to make records that are a snapshot of where I am at the time.”
3. “I think the most important thing for me in music is to be honest.”
4. “Jazz is a music of freedom and spontaneity.”
5. “I play what I feel and what I hear, and I try to be true to myself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Diana Krall’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Diana Krall and Elvis Costello have twin sons, Dexter Henry Lorcan and Frank Harlan James, born on December 6, 2006.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.dianakrall.com/
3. [Diana Krall on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Krall
4. [Grammy Awards Profile](https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/diana-krall/4798
5. [Interview with Diana Krall](https://www.npr.org/artists/15352425/diana-krall
