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In most cases, Krall does not just introduce a song by its title, then perform it. Rather, she gives it somewhat of a foreplay, rambling, sometimes chattering, in a manner that suggests general ideas but little script for her patter, then engages in a jam session, generously allowing her sidemen for the occasion -- Anthony Wilson, guitar; Robert Hearst, bass, and Jeff Hamilton, drums -- shares of the solo spotlight with her own estimable skills at the Steinway.

A large cheer erupted from the large audience when Krall mentioned having sung for the president and Mrs. Obama in Washington, and this prompted her, she explained, to include a certain Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields tune on her program since Obama had used that title in his inaugural address. The title shared by Krall and Obama: "Pick Youself Up."