Diana Krall: Glad Rag Doll: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book

Krall's arrangements reveal exactly why these songs endure: the melodies sit beautifully under the hands, the harmonic progressions reward thoughtful voicing, and the stylistic range (from Prohibition-era blues to contemporary compositions) keeps pianists engaged across all 13 tracks. This folio captures the intimacy of her interpretations while remaining genuinely playable for pianists who want to inhabit the jazz and blues idiom.

There's an unhurried sophistication to these performances, a sense of intimate storytelling that unfolds in the space between notes. The 1920s and '30s compositions evoke smoky jazz clubs and torch songs, while the later additions bring modern sensibility without losing that classic warmth and emotional directness.

Pianists with intermediate to advanced jazz and blues facility who want to deepen their understanding of the standard repertoire through an contemporary artist's lens. Vocalist-pianists and guitarist-vocalists will find the complete lyrics and chord voicings equally essential for learning these arrangements.

• Study the chord symbols carefully as you learn each tune; Krall's voicings often favor rich jazz extensions rather than simple triads, and these details shape the character of the arrangement
• Balance the vocal melody with left-hand comping patterns so the accompaniment supports rather than competes with the lyrical line
• Approach the tempo markings as suggestions; these songs benefit from the flexibility that comes with understanding their original 1920s-'30s context and personal interpretation
• Pay attention to the rhythmic phrasing of the lyrics—where Krall breathes, how she places accents—and let that guide your accompaniment rhythms

This folio works beautifully as a recital program on its own or as a collection of standalone pieces for café performances, jazz combo repertoire, or a salon-style concert. It's equally at home supporting a vocalist who wants piano accompaniment that respects the lyrics and melody.

• Comping in jazz voicings with seventh chords and extensions
• Reading chord symbols and interpreting them across different accompaniment textures
• Sight-reading lyrics while maintaining rhythmic accuracy at the keyboard
• Interpreting rubato and flexibility in blues and jazz standards
• Balancing ensemble awareness between piano, voice, and potential guitar accompaniment