Concert: Tony Bennett Tribute by Joel Zelnik and Tony Corrao

In 1975 and 1977, Tony Bennett -- best known for his big chart hits --  and the remarkable pianist Bill Evans made two albums that are some of the best recordings in the history of jazz.  Pianist Joel Zelnik and Vocalist Tony Corrao reprise this remarkable collaboration at its finest by recapturing the virility and expressiveness in these performances.  It is a beautiful, surprising repertoire – no Gershwin, no Ellington, no blues.  They’re mostly songs associated with great female singers: Mabel Mercer and Billie Holiday, as well as Bill Evans’ own “Waltz For Debby” with Gene Lees’ lyrics.

This is the first concert in the 2025-2026 series sponsored by the Friends of New Providence Memorial Library.

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