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The Girl in the Other Room by Diana Krall
 

The Girl in the Other Room by Diana Krall

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel: Diana Krall (vocals, piano); Neil Larson (Hammond B-3 organ); Anthony Wilson (guitar); Christian McBride, John Clayton (bass); Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Terri Lynne Carrington (drums). Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California and Avatar Studios, New York, New York. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. It may or may not be significant that Diana Krall's first album of new material since the ascendance of Norah Jones is the former's least jazzy, most pop-savvy album of her career. In any case, it marks Krall's biggest departure to date; THE GIRL IN THE OTHER ROOM is almost entirely devoid of the jazz standards that constituted her previous repertoire, and it contains her first recorded batch of original songs. It's possible that new husband Elvis Costello, who co-wrote all six of those tunes with his wife, was the agent provocate...

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Diana Krall: Departure Day

byskbreese May 1, 2004
100 Helpfuls 101 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Well crafted combination of haunting ballads and contemporary jazz oriented tunes,...
Cons Jazz purists may be disappointed with this effort, Lacks the spontaneity of live...
Recommended it? Yes

Diana Krall has built her career on stylish arrangements of old jazz and pop standards. Her newest release, The Girl In The Other Room, is a bit of a departure from her previous recordings in that it contains not one single re- arranged standard, but rather elegant interpretations of covers by... Read full review »

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Diana Krall's The Girl in the Other Room: well...I like some of it.

bytelynor Jun 22, 2004
97 Helpfuls 98 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Some very fine cuts.
Cons But a few of them miss the mark.
Recommended it? Yes

A co-worker some time ago got me interested in the music of Diana Krall, and I've disvoered that I enjoy this blend of piano jazz and sultry vocals. It's music that be best described as 'lounge music,' music to be indulged in over a cocktail or two, and when your heart is a bit bruised.

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Krall's Talent Shines!

byJBigDog Jul 23, 2004
68 Helpfuls 69 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Krall's voice, piano skills; positive relaxing mood set by songs
Cons enhanced CD adds no value to album.
Recommended it? Yes

I first learned of Diana Krall when her album "When I Look In Your Eyes" was widely publicized due to the number of award nominations it received. Since hearing that record, I have been a big fan of Diana Krall. This release,"The Girl In The Other Room," only makes me more aware of why I enjoy... Read full review »

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Number of Discs 1
Artist Diana Krall
Record Label Verve
Contributing Artist Christian McBride
Genre Pop Vocal
Subgenre Classic Pop Vocals
Release Date April 27, 2004

Song List: Disc 1

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