Jazz Articles about Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett: Tony Bennett Sings Ellington Hot and Cool

by John Sharpe
December 1, 1999

Although I’ve lost count of the number of CDs released this year that have paid tribute to Duke Ellington on his 100th anniversary, I find this one to be especially noteworthy. Tony Bennett is not a “jazz singer” by definition, but there is no question that throughout his career he has been heavily influenced by the genre. His recordings with Count Basie, Bill Evans, Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie, among others, display his love for the music and the great ...