Liza Minnelli “Confessions” Album September 2010

Liza Minnelli’s latest album Confessions, a collection of American classics, is set for release this September, Decca Label Group announced on Wednesday.

“It just sort of happened,” Minnelli explained of how the project came about. “I used to have these evenings at my house, usually on a weekend, and people like Tony Bennett — or more surprising people like Janet Jackson — would come by, and we would end up singing around the piano.”

Confessions features some of Minnelli’s favorite songs with accompaniment by her longtime pianist Billy Stritch.

“Inspired by the intimacy of those incredible evenings, Liza decided to start recording some of her favorite songs with Stritch, and producer Bruce Roberts,” Decca said in a statement. “Excited by how effortless the process became, she decided to keep going, giving the listener an up close and personal glimpse into her musical world.”

Confessions is set for release Sept. 28.

Minnelli recently launched a line of clothing and accessories.