Born in Nanaimo Diana Krall is one of if not the greatest Jazz Musicians of all time. Her piano skills and very smooth voice is what took her as far as she did. Diana always knew what she wanted to do, that’s why she went to Berklee school of music in Boston. She got her name out by performing in Jazz clubs in the U.S. She went on to release her first album in 1995. She then released 3 more albums which really put her on the map. Diana was on the grind with 4 album releases in 5 years she wanted to carry her momentum and that’s exactly what she did. 
In 2001 Diana released her biggest album “The Look of Love”. Diana was paired up on this album with legendary producer Claus Ogerman who has worked with giants in the music industry like Frank Sinatra. So Diana was in good hands on this project. With Ogermans involvement this album took a lot of inspiration from older jazz style music. From the first track on this album you can hear the slick and smooth vocals Diana has. Songs that stand out on the album include, “The look of love”, “‘s wonderful”, and “Cry Me a River”. Songs that dive so deeply into heartbreak and the strength to get over a heartbreak. Diana’s voice is so deep with emotion it’s almost like it’s happening in real time.
The Look of Love was a huge commercial success, debuting at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and reaching the top of jazz charts worldwide. It also earned Diana a Grammy for best engineered album, non-classical, and further solidified her status as one of the most significant jazz artists of her time. Billboard actually named her the 2nd greatest jazz musician artist of the decade in 2000 to 2009. More than two decades later the album remains a masterclass in jazz. It reminds us that sometimes, the most powerful performances are the quietest. With “The Look of Love”, Diana Krall didn’t just follow jazz standards, she made them her own. She wrapped timeless melodies in raw emotion. It’s an album that invites listeners to slow down, take a breath and just enjoy the music. Diana Krall’s last album was released 6 years ago now, but what we will remember her for is this timeless jazz classic.