Diana Krall's recording "From This Moment On" will probably win for Best Vocal Album at the Grammys Sunday, but ask yourself, "Would you want Krall teaching your child to sing or play the piano?"

As with all awards, the best material is often omitted. But from what's available, this is a few I think should win.

Best jazz instrumental

Sonny Rollins' "Sonny Please" gets the nod. This one was a toss-up between Rollins and Ornette Coleman's "Sound Grammar." We all know Sonny from "Saxophone Colossus" and "St. Thomas," a free-flowing tune that made it hip to explore Caribbean calypso music. At 76, Rollins is still relentless. Teaming with longtime bassist Bob Cranshaw, he unleashes his massive chops on an interesting set of standards and originals.

Best contemporary jazz album

Christian Scott "Rewind That." Scott is the latest in a long, distinctive line of trumpeters to come from New Orleans. And, like most, he has quickly developed a signature sound and style.

Best jazz vocal album

Nancy Wilson, "Turned to Blue." Wilson, who recorded at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, just seems to get better with age, balancing moments of extraordinary repose with richly expressed lyricism. She has always had the stuff a great vocalist needs: timing, intonation, dynamics and a well-defined jazz artistry.