“Bennett’s ability to straddle jazz and popular music was one he shared with few others. He managed to retain more of a jazz feel than either, and that’s what Basie senses in him: a kindred spirit who is devoted to the not so very taxing business of s(w)inging the song with minimum distraction.”

PENGUIN GUIDE TO JAZZ


“Bennett’s collaboration with the older master marked one of the highlights of his career. And for a very good reason: his charming and sophisticated voice, full of power and relaxation, and the masterful orchestra’s immaculate swing were made for one another.”

JAZZ MAGAZINE


Tracklist

01 JUST IN TIME
02 WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
03 TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE
04 WITHOUT A SONG
05 FASCINATIN’ RHYTHM
06 SOLITUDE
07 PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
08 LOST IN THE STARS
09 FIREFLY
10 THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU
11 LULLABY OF BROADWAY
12 OL’ MAN RIVER
13 LIFE IS A SONG*
14 WITH PLENTY OF MONEY AND YOU*
15 JEEPERS CREEPERS*
16 ARE YOU HAVIN’ ANY FUN?*
17 ANYTHING GOES*
18 STRIKE UP THE BAND*
19 CHICAGO*
20 I’VE GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO HER FACE*
21 POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL*
22 GROWING PAINS*
23 I GUESS I’LL HAVE TO CHANGE MY PLANS*
24 AFTER SUPPER*
25 THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT**
26 I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO**

TONY BENNETT, vocals
THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA

New York, 1958.

*Bonus album: Basie/Bennett
**Bonus tracks