The Silver Lining - The Songs of Jerome Kern

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The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern is a 2015 jazz-pop album from Legacy Recordings celebrating the compositions of one of American musical theater’s most influential figures. Tony Bennett, the legendary crooner, teams with acclaimed jazz pianist Bill Charlap to interpret Kern’s standards in swinging arrangements. Joined by pianist Renee Rosnes on select duet pieces, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington, Bennett and Charlap explore Kern’s catalog of beloved songs spanning his prolific career across Broadway and Hollywood.

This CD features ten tracks including “All The Things You Are,” “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” “Dearly Beloved,” “I’m Old Fashioned,” and “The Way You Look Tonight,” among others. Bennett’s warm vocals paired with Charlap’s sophisticated piano work create an intimate portrait of these Great American Songbook standards. Grab this used copy and experience a masterful tribute to Jerome Kern’s enduring legacy.