Tony Bennett, who passed away in July 2023 at the age of 96, left behind a legacy defined by 19 Grammy Awards and a career that spanned over seven decades. From his first chart-topping hit, "Because of You," released in 1951, to his 2014 Cheek to Cheek album with Lady Gaga, which soared to #1 on the Billboard 200, Bennett’s musical influence was unmatched.
Join Sanford Josephson, Editor of Jersey Jazz Magazine, on Thursday, December 4, as he honors Bennett’s extraordinary life and career. This lecture will delve into Bennett’s rise to fame, touching on stories like the serendipitous creation of his iconic song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” You’ll also learn why Bennett maintained such a strong connection to the jazz community, how he introduced the Great American Songbook to younger generations, and how his versatility allowed him to collaborate with artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Amy Winehouse.
Throughout the presentation, enjoy video clips of Bennett’s unforgettable performances, including renditions of “Cheek to Cheek,” “Dream Dancing,” and “Steppin’ Out With My Baby.”
Sanford Josephson, a resident of Basking Ridge, NJ, is the author of Jeru’s Journey: The Life and Music of Gerry Mulligan (Hal Leonard Books), published in October 2015, and Jazz Notes:
Interviews Across the Generations (Praeger/ABC-Clio), published in June 2009. He is currently Editor of Jersey Jazz Magazine, published by the New Jersey Jazz Society, and has written
extensively about jazz musicians in publications ranging from the New York Daily News to American Way Magazine. Josephson is one of 90 journalists and photographers who contributed to The Jazz Omnibus -- 21st-Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association, recently published by Cymbal Press.
This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.
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