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Contents Introduction [Diana Krall Japan Tour Commemorative Re-release Limited Price Reduction (2W)] Tony Bennett, the "King of Jazz Vocals," and Diana Krall, the "Queen of Jazz Vocals." Tony and Diana toured together in 2000 and performed one duet each on Tony's two albums, "With My Friends" (2001) and "Duets" (2006), cultivating their friendship for over 20 years. Now, they have finally completed a full album together. Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the birth of George Gershwin, one of the greatest composers America produced in the 20th century, they recorded many of the famous songs written by the Gershwin brothers, George and Ira, which continue to be sung as standards, backed by the Grammy regular Bill Charlap Trio. Media Reviews and More: Tony Bennett, the "King of Jazz Vocals," and Diana Krall, the "Queen of Jazz Vocals," have toured together in 2000 and performed one duet each on Tony's two albums, "With My Friends" (2001) and "Duets" (2006). Their friendship has continued for over 20 years, and now they have finally completed a full-length album together. Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the birth of George Gershwin, one of the greatest composers 20th-century America, the album features recordings of classic songs by the Gershwin brothers, George and Ira, backed by the Grammy-winning Bill Charlap Trio, songs that continue to be sung as standards today. (C)RS
