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Tony Bennett Onstage and in the Studio
With an emphasis on music, this definitive, lavishly illustrated book celebrates beloved living legend Tony Bennett.
Tony Bennett, at the age of 92, continues to connect to people everywhere through the magic of his music. He’s the quintessential interpreter of the Great American songbook, and recipient of numerous awards and honors, including 18 Grammys® and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, two Emmys®, and the first interpretive singer to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize. Here, Tony, along with radio host, jazz expert, and close friend Dick Golden, reflects on the most important themes, influences, and inspirations that have informed his lifelong creative work, with a focus on music. This beautiful book—a follow-up to Tony In the Studio (2007), which celebrated his prolific art career—features a foreword by award-winning singer Michael Bublé; a preface by Danny Bennett; more than 140 images, including photographs, personal memorabilia, album covers, notes, and artwork; as well as essays from celebrated friends and colleagues, making it an essential keepsake for all Bennett fans.
Tony Bennett, at the age of 92, continues to connect to people everywhere through the magic of his music. He’s the quintessential interpreter of the Great American songbook, and recipient of numerous awards and honors, including 18 Grammys® and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, two Emmys®, and the first interpretive singer to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize. Here, Tony, along with radio host, jazz expert, and close friend Dick Golden, reflects on the most important themes, influences, and inspirations that have informed his lifelong creative work, with a focus on music. This beautiful book—a follow-up to Tony In the Studio (2007), which celebrated his prolific art career—features a foreword by award-winning singer Michael Bublé; a preface by Danny Bennett; more than 140 images, including photographs, personal memorabilia, album covers, notes, and artwork; as well as essays from celebrated friends and colleagues, making it an essential keepsake for all Bennett fans.
208 pages, Hardcover
Published September 14, 2018
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Tony Bennett
174 books11 followersTony Bennett is an English academic who has also worked in Australia. Bennett is an important figure in the development of the Australian approach to cultural studies known as "cultural policy studies."
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October 29, 2025
Tony Bennett: Onstage and in the Studio is a radiant celebration of a musical legend whose voice has become synonymous with grace, authenticity, and timeless artistry. Co authored with Dick Golden, the book offers a heartfelt exploration of Tony Bennett’s creative journey, drawing readers into the rhythm and warmth of his life on and off the stage.
Through intimate reflections, rare photographs, and deeply personal anecdotes, Bennett’s world unfolds with elegance and emotion. The book captures not only the milestones of a storied career but also the humility and humanity that made him a beacon of integrity in music.
Accompanied by essays from peers and friends, this collection transcends the boundaries of biography it becomes a love letter to art itself. For music lovers and admirers of excellence, Onstage and in the Studio is both an archive and an inspiration, reminding us why Tony Bennett’s legacy continues to resonate in every note, every lyric, and every heart he’s ever touched.
Through intimate reflections, rare photographs, and deeply personal anecdotes, Bennett’s world unfolds with elegance and emotion. The book captures not only the milestones of a storied career but also the humility and humanity that made him a beacon of integrity in music.
Accompanied by essays from peers and friends, this collection transcends the boundaries of biography it becomes a love letter to art itself. For music lovers and admirers of excellence, Onstage and in the Studio is both an archive and an inspiration, reminding us why Tony Bennett’s legacy continues to resonate in every note, every lyric, and every heart he’s ever touched.
January 22, 2025
This book paid wonderful homage to an icon in the music world that has passed on but left an amazing legacy. It's filled with stories, pictures, letters etc. I received this book as a gift and it will be a treasure.
February 9, 2019
A wonderful, inspiring account of a great artist’s life, filled with wisdom for those who follow him. As the man’s life work itself, there is one word for this book: quality.
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