The same girl in a different 'Room.' The depth of feeling which lies behind the beautiful façade of Diana Krall's highly successful Verve releases has always been known to her most appreciative listeners. However, with her 2004 album, The Girl In The Other Room, Krall not only illustrates her understanding of the breadth of possibilities in the jazz idiom but also reveals her talent as a songwriter. Indeed, the title song of the record is a Krall original. While some may be attracted to the lyrical portrait of a mysterious woman distracted by love (and note in passing that the words were co-written with Elvis Costello), the ear is drawn to the elegant and effortlessly swinging accompaniment of Krall's piano and that of her long-time partners in rhythm: Jeff Hamilton on drums and bassist, John Clayton.

For much of the album, the musical support comes from drummer Peter Erskine and bassist Christian McBride. The inventive and sympathetic guitar playing of Anthony Wilson is heard throughout a record that which also features drummer Terri Lynne Carrington and Neil Larson sitting in on Hammond B-3 for one cut. The album is the first co-produced by Krall and her long-time producer Tommy LiPuma. Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood and Avatar Recording, New York City, the sessions were engineered throughout 2003 by another long-term cohort, Al Schmitt.  

Musicians: 

Diana Krall, vocals, piano
Anthony Wilson, guitar
Neil Larsen, Hammond B-3
Christian McBride, bass
John Clayton, bass
Peter Erskine, drums
Jeff Hamilton, drums
Terri Lyne Carrington, drums
Produced by Tommy LiPuma and Diana Krall

Selections:
Side A:
1. Stop This World
2. The Girl In The Other Room
3. Temptation
Side B:
4. Almost Blue
5. I’ve Changed My Address
6. Love Me Like a Man
Side C:
7. I’m Pulling Through
8. Black Crow
9. Narrow Daylight
Side D:
10. Abandoned Masquerade
11. I’m Coming Through
12. Departure Bay