Diana Krall hit town last week for an enjoyable show with a romantic touch that pleased the crowd. It was perhaps apt that Diana Krall kicked off her concert last Thursday with a song that involved long solos from each of her back-up musicians on stage. After all, Krall performed so seamlessly with her boys as a unit throughout the night that it would be unfair to deny them €“ Anthony Wilson on guitar, Robert Hurst on the bass, Karriem Riggins on drums €“ their own personal moment in the spotlight. Mellow mood: Diana Krall gave a tender and emotional performance during her KL concert last Thursday. Despite nursing a cold, her vocals were silky and sultry. Krall herself seemed well aware of the importance of her backing band, acknowledging their contributions at every opportunity during the show at the Kuala Lumpur Convention...
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