Duets II
Tony Bennett · 2011
63 min · 26 tracks · jazz · soul
A timeless blend of jazz standards featuring rich vocals and heartfelt collaborations with contemporary artists.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt collaborations with legends
- wave-like pacing for relaxation
- for evening gatherings
- rich vocal performances throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks fast-paced excitement
- prefers modern, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Bennett's continued vitality and appeal in later career through collaborations.
- Themes
- generational collaboration· emotional vocal interplay
- Career context
- Released on September 20, 2011, 'Duets II' came during Tony Bennett's later career, following the success of his Grammy-winning album 'Duets I' from 2006. At this stage, Bennett was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, bridging generations through collaborations with younger artists and reaffirming his status as a revered figure in jazz and pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald
- If this clicks, go next to
- Viva Duets — Continues the collaborative spirit with a fresh Latin twist.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Cheek to Cheek by Lady Gaga — Features rich vocal interplay and jazz standards, echoing generational collaboration and heartfelt performances.Come Away with Me by Norah Jones — Blends jazz and soul with emotional depth and intimate vocal delivery, creating a listening experience.Love in the Future by John Legend — Merges soulful vocals with lush production, emphasizing emotional connections and collaborations across styles.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Lady Is a Tramp".
Disc 1
- 1 The Lady Is a Tramp Start here 3:18
- 2 One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) 2:58
- 3 Body and Soul 3:23
- 4 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 2:41
- 5 Blue Velvet 4:35
- 6 How Do You Keep the Music Playing 5:28
- 7 The Girl I Love 3:53
- 8 On the Sunny Side of the Street 2:57
- 9 Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) 3:53
- 10 Speak Low 3:56
- 11 This Is All I Ask 4:36
- 12 Watch What Happens 2:09
- 13 Stranger in Paradise 5:03
- 14 The Way You Look Tonight 3:55
- 15 Yesterday I Heard the Rain 3:44
- 16 It Had to Be You 3:51
- 17 When Do the Bells Ring for Me 2:52
Disc 2
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Recording With Norah Jones and Josh Groban
- 3 Recording With Willie Nelson, K.D. Lang, Carrie Underwood
- 4 Duet With Andrea Bocelli
- 5 Duet With Alejandro Sanz
- 6 Duet With John Mayer
- 7 Duet With Michael Bublé
- 8 Recording With Queen Latifah
- 9 Credits
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Tony Bennett's catalog. Showcases Bennett's continued vitality and appeal in later career through collaborations.
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