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This is some of acclaimed pianist Earl Wentz's finest playing: Lush, lavish, witty, fun, brooding, and stylish—everything you'd expect from the master of the Steinway grand. Wentz boldy takes on the heady mixture of complexity, sophistication, melancholy, and restlessness in twelve of Cole Porter's timeless and most-well-known creations. Stripping them of their lyrics—wonderful and wicked though they may be—provides us a rare opportunity to reconsider the music itself—to hear the ideas and themes shining through without the aid of words—and brings together the artistry of two great talents exploring the many aspects of love. Sit back, relax and join Cole Porter and Earl Wentz, a “perfect blendship”, as they answer and ask about love—“What is this thing…?” Better yet...share it with someone you love! Twelve all new recordings! Twelve original arrangements by Earl Wentz— never heard anywhere before! All recorded on a beautiful Steinway grand piano in a Manhattan recording studio! What Is This Thing Called Love? In the Still of the Night I've Got You Under My Skin Easy to Love You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye I Love You Begin the Beguine True Love It's De-Lovely Night and Day You Do Something To Me Click to listen to clips. What Is This Thing...? Earl Wentz Plays Love Songs of Cole Porter It's de-lovely!