Is Gaga taking her career in a new direction?

And no, I don't mean "up".

One of these things is not like the other

For the past few weeks, Lady Gaga has desperately been trying to get press for Cheek to Cheek - the upcoming jazz album that she's recording with Tony Bennett. She's making public appearances with him, constantly tweeting about him, getting a tattoo designed by him, wearing a wedding dress in a performance with him...(stalker, much?)

After being pushed back twice already (from January 1st, 2014, to sometime in March 2014) their duet album is now set for a September release date, just in time for the Grammy deadline of September 30th.

Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411 is quoted as saying: "I wouldn’t be surprised if it wins Album of the Year in February 2015. Big, big stuff this fall for this duo. PS I am told she will be dressed “elegantly” with Bennett on tour, no eggs, no meat dresses. It’s going to be about her Voice."

What about it? Is it suited for jazz?

On July 1st, Gaga made a "surprise" appearance at the Montreal Jazz Festival during Tony Bennett's set, and sang two jazz standards with him. One was "Lush Life" which you can listen to below, and decide for yourself:

 

My favourite part was when she continually tried to talk over him

Gaga reportedly told fans in Chicago, "Cheek To Cheek will be the end of the beginning of my career and artRAVE is a goodbye celebration to my past."

What does she mean by that? Is Gaga giving up on pop for good? Will her new jazz album take her back to the top? Will this be a smart career move, or will it be another flop?