But Beautiful – Tony Bennett & Bill Evans

I’m kicking myself for having forgotten that yesterday, August 3rd, was the 94th birthday of that great jazz singer Tony Bennett so I’m correcting that omission today by posting one of my favourite recordings of his, a tune written by the famous songwriting pair of Johnny Burke and Jimmy van Heusen, recorded in 1975 with Bill Evans on piano. When one of the greatest ever jazz singers gets together with one of the greatest ever jazz pianists, what could the result be But Beautiful?

Happy Birthday, Tony Bennett!

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Chris_C Says:
August 4, 2020 at 7:46 pm

I saw Tony Bennett at Glastonbury in 1998 in the mud. Absolutely amazing – he had the crowd in the palm of his hand. I realised then that the Glastonbury crowd just likes skill and quality – and is open to any style so long as it is good.
Followed later in the afternoon by Bob Dylan, to a similar reception. A truly memorable day!

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