Tony Bennett: Champion of the American Songbook

Tony Bennett was a jazz and pop singer who was a champion of the Great American Songbook. From his initial success as a crooner through his generation-spanning duets, his career was remarkable for both its longevity of over 70 years and its consistency. In his performances and more than 150 recordings, he devoted himself to preserving the classic American song. Bennett continues to be embraced by audiences of all generations. This talk, with Marc Courtade, will celebrate the man and his songs that made him the pre-eminent singer of the 20th and 21st centuries.