Harking back to the jazz of the 1940s and '50s, 's sophomore album, 2023's , is a delightfully romantic and swinging homage to the golden era of traditional pop. Showcasing the talents of singer and singer/guitarist/songwriter , initially met while students at Boston's New England Conservatory before reconnecting around 2015 over their shared love of jazz standards and Tin Pan Alley pop. Although they've performed classic standards together (here, they take on and 's "Goodnight, My Love"), it's their knack for crafting their own swooning, literate songs in the traditional style of composers like that makes their work so uniquely compelling. It's a vibe they debuted on 2019's and which they further perfect here. Even if their songs weren't so good (and they are) can sing the heck out of a tune. Although best known for her funk-infused pop with is a trained jazz singer whose dusky style evokes the cool, West Coast sound of icons like . Equally evocative, ' warm, matter of fact tone brings to mind a relaxing blend of . They take turns leading songs throughout the album, often trading choruses, or as on the magical, -esque "Just Two," sing in close harmony a la vocal groups like . Other notable songs full of wry, melodic wordplay pop up throughout, as on ' "Why Do I" in which compares her relationship woes to the animal world, singing "clams to my knowledge don't sigh/and moths ain't left wondering why/each time their fellow flies out, they needn't weep their eyes out/so why do I?" Also adding to the air of stylistic legitimacy are the duo's stellar backing ensemble featuring pianist , bassist , and drummer . Also joining them again is saxophonist/arranger and his horn section, all of which add to the old-school nightclub vibes are going for. ~ Matt Collar