It's That Girl Again
| Company type | Record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music albums |
It's That Girl Again represents the fourth solo studio release by Polish vocalist Basia, which debuted on 11 March 2009 through Koch Records. This album marked her return to solo work after a fifteen-year interval following 1994's The Sweetest Illusion.
Overview
After a fifteen-year pause from producing solo studio albums, during which Basia engaged in the 2004 reunion project Matt's Mood with Matt Bianco and issued several live and compilation records, It's That Girl Again announced her reemergence. The extended break was partly due to personal difficulties, including battling depression after the loss of her mother and close friends.
The creative process commenced in late 2006 subsequent to touring with Matt Bianco, with the album’s material finalized by the close of 2007. The title track was among the earliest compositions, inspired by a dear friend who had passed away. Notably, the record features "Amelki śmiech," which is Basia’s first song performed entirely in Polish.
Following her departure from Sony Music, Basia encountered obstacles in finding a new record label but eventually secured a deal with Koch Records (later Entertainment One Music) for most global markets, while Magic Records managed distribution within Poland. The initial single, "A Gift," was released to Polish radio stations in February 2009, succeeded by "Blame It on the Summer," which targeted US jazz radio outlets in March. Additional singles included "I Must" in Poland and "If Not Now Then When" for US audiences. Although announcements were made regarding music videos for "A Gift" and "I Must," these visual projects never officially materialized.
Personnel
- Basia Trzetrzelewska – lead vocals
- Danny White – keyboards
- Peter White – guitar
- Andy Ross – guitar (tracks 6, 7, 9)
- Julian Crampton – bass guitar (track 2)
- Marc Parnell – drums
- Paul Booth – saxophones (tracks 1, 6)
- Ian Kirkham – saxophones (track 5)
- Fayyaz Virji – trombone (track 1)
- Kevin Robinson – trumpet, flugelhorn, French horn, backing vocals
- Mark Reilly – backing vocals (track 2)
- The Polish Chorus – choir (track 12)
Production
- Basia Trzetrzelewska – production
- Danny White – production
- David Bascombe – mixing engineer
- Richard Bull – mastering engineer
- Grainne White – graphic design
- Paul Cox – portrait photography
- Carl Leighton-Pope – management
Charts
Template:Album chart| Chart (2009) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Albums (Oricon Albums Chart) | 148 |
| US Top Contemporary Jazz Albums (Billboard) | 5 |
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard) | 8 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 11 March 2009 | CD | WHD Entertainment |
| United States | 24 March 2009 | Koch | |
| Europe | 30 March 2009 | Digital download (iTunes only) | |
| 7 April 2009 | Digital download (other stores) | ||
| Poland | 17 April 2009 | CD | Magic Records |
| 2 October 2009 | Special edition CD + DVD |
External links
- Basia's official website
- It's That Girl Again listing on Discogs