This weeks' Essential Magic is from Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana KrallWallflower features Popular Songs From The 1960's To Present Day Including Songs by Bob Dylan, Elton John, The Mamas and the Papas and a New Composition by Paul McCartney
A collection of songs that inspired Diana in her early years, produced by 16-time Grammy® Award-winning producer David Foster, the album finds Krall breaking new ground with her interpretations of some of the greatest pop songs of all time.
Diana showcases her considerable gifts as a vocalist in a bold and beautiful way. Krall sings a set of songs that include familiar popular classics like The Mamas and the Papas' California Dreaming and the Eagles' Desperado, favourite vintage songs by Krall's musical heroes Bob Dylan (he inspired the album's title track Wallflower) and Elton John (Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word).
The album also features more recent gems like Crowded House's Don't Dream It's Over and a wonderful new composition from Paul McCartney (If I Take You Home Tonight).
Diana Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. Krall has sold more albums than any other female jazz artist in the last 30 years, establishing herself as one of the best-selling artists of her generation.
The new album marks Krall's first studio effort since 2012's Glad Rag Doll, produced by T Bone Burnett, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 1 on the Jazz Albums chart. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
To date, she has won five Grammy Awards, eight Juno Awards and has also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums.
Diana Krall – Wallflower - Buy it online or at your local music store, to win a copy – be listening to Jo Henderson weeknights from 6pm on Brisbane's Magic 882.