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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
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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

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