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Tony Bennett’s career spans more than 60 years and with the help of his son, he has recreated himself bringing his music to a whole new audience. In 2006 to mark his 80th birthday, Tony Bennett released a duet album recorded with a collection of stars including Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Bono and Sting. The project proved to be such a success that he did another celebratory album in 2011 for his 85th birthday. He followed up with albums in 2012, 2014, 2018 and his last duet album in 2021 a final collaboration with Lady Gaga.
Many of the songs chosen for this show are the standards that launched Tony Bennett’s career and that he chose to re-record with other successful pop & Jazz singers as duets on several albums. “One of my favorite albums, “In Person Tony Bennett”, which was released in 1959, shows Tony Bennett's impeccable phrasing. His music became a great lesson. I studied every song on this album, as Tony Bennett’s phrasing is impeccable and it was a great music lesson. I have chosen 3 songs from this album.” “There is a total of 20 duets that Anthony shares with these talented female vocalist plus 3 solo performances in the show.”
Many of the songs chosen for this show are the standards that launched Tony Bennett’s career and that he chose to re-record with other successful pop & Jazz singers as duets on several albums. “One of my favorite albums, “In Person Tony Bennett”, which was released in 1959, shows Tony Bennett's impeccable phrasing. His music became a great lesson. I studied every song on this album, as Tony Bennett’s phrasing is impeccable and it was a great music lesson. I have chosen 3 songs from this album.” “There is a total of 20 duets that Anthony shares with these talented female vocalist plus 3 solo performances in the show.”
