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Astoria: Portrait of the Artist

Tony Bennett · 1990

47 min · 14 tracks · jazz · soul

A nostalgic journey through jazz standards, imbued with Bennett's rich, emotive vocals and refined artistry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflective moments
  • intimate evening listening
  • emotional storytelling journeys
  • gentle background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Astoria: Portrait of the Artist' was Tony Bennett's first studio album after a brief commercial lull in the late 1980s. This period marked a resurgence for Bennett, as he sought to reconnect with his roots in traditional jazz and pop standards after shifting musical trends had challenged his popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 When Do the Bells Ring for Me 2:58
  • 2 I Was Lost, I Was Drifting 3:54
  • 3 A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet 3:17
  • 4 The Girl I Love 4:17
  • 5 It’s Like Reaching for the Moon 2:28
  • 6 Speak Low 3:43
  • 7 The Folks That Live on the Hill 3:58
  • 8 Antonia 3:05
  • 9 A Weaver of Dreams / There Will Never Be Another You 2:42
  • 10 Body and Soul 4:00
  • 11 Where Do You Go From Love 3:03
  • 12 The Boulevard of Broken Dreams 2:21
  • 13 Where Did the Magic Go 4:50
  • 14 I’ve Come Home Again 2:32

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