Diana Krall-Wallflower (2015)

For her twelfth studio album, jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall presented a repertoire comprised of pop and rock standards from the last four decades, all contemporary classics that inspired her early career. Produced by David Foster, a born winner with more than 15 Grammy Awards to his name, the album also features collaborations with folk, rock, and jazz legends such as Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Christian McBride, Michael Thompson, Nathan East, Michael Bublé, Timothy B. Schmit, Georgie Fame, Bryan Adams, Steve Jordan, and Jim Keltner, among many others. For the album, Diana Krall meticulously selected each song, including true classics such as "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas and The Papas, "Desperado" and "I Can't Tell You Why" by The Eagles, "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John, "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan, "Wallflower" by Bob Dylan, and "I'm Not In Love" by 10cc. In all of them, Diana Krall showcases her tremendous vocal talent, singing expressively and with great beauty. With this album, Diana Krall has definitively established that her artistic talent transcends any musical style, making her one of the most important and influential artists of recent decades.