The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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It’s No Secret

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Judy Garland here at The Year of Tony Bennett.

Opening in September is Judy, a biopic starring Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland. We’ve got a couple of previews to share:

JUDY Official Trailer (2019) Renée Zellweger, Judy Garland Movie HD

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And while I’m on YouTube, here’s Tony and Judy on the Judy Garland Show on July 30, 1963:

Judy Garland – Tony Bennett – I Left My Heart In San Francisco

July 30, 1963: Videotaping of “Episode Five” of “The Judy Garland Show” at CBS Television City, Stage 43, Hollywood. Judy’s guests for this episode were Tony Bennett and Dick Shawn.

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Tony Bennett at Ravinia Auction!

As always, Tony Bennett will be appearing at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois, on August 4, 2017, just one day after his 91st birthday.

Tony Bennett at Ravinia 2016

The Ravinia Associates Board is auctioning a wonderful package for this concert:

  • Four Pavilion Tickets
  • Free Parking
  • A Meet and Greet with Mr. Bennett after the show

This auction will help raise money for the Ravinia Festival’s programs. You can bid on this fabulous package here.

Good luck!

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Available for Pre-Order: Just Getting Started

If there is any kind of post that I love to write, it’s when I get to announce a pre-order for something from Tony Bennett.

Today, I’m happy to let everyone know that Tony’s new book, Just Getting Started, is now available for pre-order at online booksellers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

just-getting-started

Working with Tony on this book is NPR’s Scott Simon, who hosts Weekend Edition Saturday. It’s obvious to this listener that he loves Tony Bennett as much as we do and I think he’s an excellent choice of a collaborator. He did a lovely interview with Tony and Bill Charlap last October for the release of The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern. You can listen to that interview here. It’s also being released as an audiobook–I’ll provide more information on that as soon as I learn more.

For those of you who live in the New York area, Mr. Bennett will be signing copies of his book at The Bookmark Shoppe in Brooklyn. Click here for more information.

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Tony Bennett Owns Las Vegas Tonight

As Tony Bennett nears his 90th birthday this August, the celebrations have already begun. In Las Vegas tonight is the Power Of Love Gala!

Tony Bennett on Twitter

Thank you for a wonderful night at the Power Of Love gala. First cake & celebration as I approach my 90th bday.pic.twitter.com/AWkmJMCWzh

Inspecting the dessert, which does look very tasty!

Tony Bennett on Twitter

I took a sneak peek at tonight’s dessert. What a fabulous evening at the Power Of Love Gala.pic.twitter.com/RqWDtqXJfn

Oh, and bit of a change to a street name:

Tony Bennett on Twitter

For the first time ever, Las Vegas Boulevard is temporarily renamed Tony Bennett Boulevard today. I’m so honored!pic.twitter.com/5m19tkhT26

And finally, our favorite dog, Happy!

Tony Bennett on Twitter

Happy’s catching some rays by the poolpic.twitter.com/tQ4wmldzHJ

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Congratulations to Tony and Bill!

The Year of Tony Bennett is proud to congratulate Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap on winning the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album tonight for The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern. I love this album and am glad to see that the Grammy voters loved it too.

I can’t pick out one favorite song from the album to feature, so instead will feature the entire album.

The Silver Lining - The Songs of Jerome Kern

Listen to The Silver Lining - The Songs of Jerome Kern on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Album · 2015 · 14 songs.

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