Tony Bennett/Bill Charlap - The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern

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Tony Bennett and pianist Bill Charlap celebrate the songwriting legacy of Jerome Kern on this 2015 jazz-pop release. Kern shaped American musical theater and popular song across four decades, and Bennett’s distinctive voice brings new life to standards like “All The Things You Are,” “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” “Dearly Beloved,” and “The Way You Look Tonight.” Charlap leads a supporting ensemble that includes pianist Renee Rosnes on select duet pieces, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington, all bringing swing-inflected arrangements to these essential Great American Songbook selections.

Released by Legacy Recordings, this CD features the full track list of Kern compositions performed by Bennett and Charlap’s group. The supporting musicians represent decades of musical partnership, with Washington and Washington having worked alongside Charlap for nearly twenty years, while Rosnes has been both his collaborator and life partner for close to a decade. Add this used copy to your collection at a fraction of the original retail price.