The Complete Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Recordings
Tony Bennett · 2009
152 min · 41 tracks · jazz · soul
A sublime fusion of jazz and vocal artistry that captures the emotional depth of American standards.
Why this album works
The Complete Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Recordings received critical acclaim for its intimate arrangement and vocal delivery, underscoring the importance of collaboration in jazz. It was praised by numerous outlets, further solidifying Bennett and Evans' influence on subsequent generations of jazz musicians. The album also highlights previously unreleased alternate takes that provide deeper insights into their creative process.
- Career context
- By 2009, Tony Bennett was in the later stages of his career, celebrated for his ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes. This album was a comprehensive compilation of his collaborations with pianist Bill Evans from the 1970s, showcasing the artistic synergy they created during a transformative period in Bennett's career. The release reaffirmed Bennett's status as a timeless artist while introducing his work to new audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Martin· Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra· Elvis Presley· Cher· Barbra Streisand· Ella Fitzgerald· Bob Dylan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Young and Foolish 3:54
- 2 The Touch of Your Lips 3:56
- 3 Some Other Time 4:42
- 4 When in Rome 2:55
- 5 We’ll Be Together Again 4:38
- 6 My Foolish Heart Standout 4:51
- 7 Waltz for Debby Standout 4:04
- 8 But Beautiful 3:36
- 9 Days of Wine and Roses 2:23
- 10 The Bad and the Beautiful 2:18
- 11 Lucky to Be Me 3:45
- 12 Make Someone Happy 3:53
- 13 You’re Nearer 2:23
- 14 A Child Is Born 3:17
- 15 The Two Lonely People 4:27
- 16 You Don’t Know What Love Is 3:27
- 17 Maybe September 3:55
- 18 Lonely Girl 2:49
- 19 You Must Believe in Spring Standout 5:51
- 20 Who Can I Turn To? 2:28
- 21 Dream Dancing 3:46
Disc 2
- 1 Young and Foolish (alternate take 4) 4:45
- 2 The Touch of Your Lips (alternate take 1) 2:54
- 3 Some Other Time (alternate take 7) 4:56
- 4 When in Rome (alternate take 11) 2:57
- 5 Waltz for Debby (alternate take 8) 3:50
- 6 The Bad and the Beautiful (alternate take 1) 2:12
- 7 The Bad and the Beautiful (alternate take 2) 2:09
- 8 Make Someone Happy (alternate take 5) 3:54
- 9 You’re Nearer (alternate take 9) 2:58
- 10 A Child Is Born (alternate take 2) 3:26
- 11 A Child Is Born (alternate take 7) 3:12
- 12 The Two Lonely People (alternate take 5) 4:43
- 13 You Don’t Know What Love Is (alternate take 16) 3:33
- 14 You Don’t Know What Love Is (alternate take 18) 3:37
- 15 Maybe September (alternate take 5) 4:37
- 16 Maybe September (alternate take 8) 4:31
- 17 Lonely Girl (alternate take 1) 2:57
- 18 You Must Believe in Spring (alternate take 1) 6:01
- 19 You Must Believe in Spring (alternate take 4) 5:36
- 20 Who Can I Turn To? (alternate take 6) 2:29
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