TONY BENNETT & DIANA KRALL - Love Is Here To Stay (2017) [24-96] FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall's partnership didn't begin with the 2018 duets album Love Is Here to Stay. Krall popped up on two prior duets albums from Bennett and the pair toured at the dawn of the 2000s, but Love Is Here to Stay marks their first full record together, and it's an elegant affair. Conceived as a tribute to George Gershwin, the album is filled with familiar tunes, but hints of imagination lurk around the edges, such as the revival of "Fascinating Rhythm," the tune Bennett recorded for his first single in 1949. Nearly 70 years separate that version of "Fascinating Rhythm" from this 2018 rendition, and while Bennett certainly sounds older -- his voice is slightly raspy, he can't hit the high notes the way he used to, nor does he sing with quite as much force -- he still sounds spry and commanding, happily dancing through these cozy melodies, singing with as much rhythm as lyricism. Krall responds in kind, trading staccato phrases that are slyly complementary to Bennett's own. In the Bill Charlap Trio, the pair have empathetic support, keeping the proceedings both light and lush, helping to turn this album into a charming testament to endurance -- endurance of the Gershwin catalog, the collaboration between Krall and Bennett, and, especially, how Tony Bennett can still sound completely committed to songs he's spent decades singing.  by Stephen Thomas Erlewine  
Tracklist
1 'S Wonderful 2:51
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 
2 My One and Only 2:50
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 

3 But Not for Me 3:06 

George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 

4 Nice Work if You Can Get It 2:45 

George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 

5 Love Is Here to Stay 4:28 

George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 

6 I Got Rhythm 1:59 

George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 

7 Somebody Loves Me 3:41 

Buddy DeSylva / George Gershwin / Ballard McDonald 
8 Do It Again  2:55
Buddy DeSylva / George Gershwin 
9 I've Got a Crush on You 4:00
 George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 
10 Fascinating Rhythm 2:42
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 

11 They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:25 

George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 

12 Who Cares?  1:56 

George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 
Credits
Accompanied By – The Bill Charlap Trio (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 12) 
Accompanied By, Piano – Bill Charlap (tracks: 3) 
Arranged By – Bill Charlap, Diana Krall (tracks: 3) 
Music By – George Gershwin
Musician [The Bill Charlap Trio], Bass – Peter Washington
Musician [The Bill Charlap Trio], Drums – Kenny Washington
Musician [The Bill Charlap Trio], Piano – Bill Charlap