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. His latest album “Cheek to Cheek” is a collaboration with Lady Gaga, and he has embarked on a world tour to promote the album.
Many of the songs chosen for this show are the standards that created 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, I listened to incessantly when I was in my early twenties and studying voice, said Ruth Condon. 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 16 duets that Anthony shares with these talented female vocalist plus 5 solo performances in the show.”
Many of the songs chosen for this show are the standards that created 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, I listened to incessantly when I was in my early twenties and studying voice, said Ruth Condon. 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 16 duets that Anthony shares with these talented female vocalist plus 5 solo performances in the show.”
