Jack Jones Paints a Tribute to Tony Bennett

Jack Jones | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 13, 1998)
• Original Release Date: October 13, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Honest Entertainment
• ASIN: B00000DCQ2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,806 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warning: This may be art, October 8, 2002

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Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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If there's anything more annoying than the comparative neglect Jack Jones is receiving these days, it's the dismissive or patronizing comments of listeners, even Jack Jones "fans," who seem incapable of comprehending what an album such as this represents. This is not another "commodity" by a pop star; it's not a lounge act; it's not a nostalgic whiff of the past; and it's certainly not an example of an artist who is coasting or taking his audience in the least bit for granted.

Don't mess with this album unless you're up to the challenge that it represents. Or prepare for it by first trying to extract the beauty from Sinatra's "Close to You," or a late Billie Holiday recording, or Bill Evans' Vanguard session, or for that matter an Ode by Keats or a string quartet by Brahms. The musicianship of both Jones and pianist Mike Renzi on this album is of the highest order (listen to the singer's phrasing on "San Francisco, then replay it, attending this time to the exquisite voicings of the piano). The chemistry is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Finally, listen to the music as much as its makers. Each of the performances is less about the performers than the songs themselves--and the drama that can be brought to life only by performers willing to lay it all on the line.

The quest for truth and beauty is fraught with perils. Thank God there are still a few brave souls willing to undertake it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The GREATEST recording of Jack Jones career, December 7, 2003

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Lizzie Romero (Walnut, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jack Jones Paints a Tribute to Tony Bennett (Audio CD)

This si the absolute best cd Jones has ever recorded!!! This is the BEST!!! His voice is smooth and wow he holds and hits thsoe notes with more vocal control than anyone in the business. This is a great tribute to Bennett, and Benent I'm sure was greatful. and thank you Jack for having the courtosy of doing this tribute before Tony pases on. I'm sure many will record his songs after he's gone, but you had the decency to record this while he's around to enjoy it. This is Jack with a jazz trio at his best, singing like a real jazz pro! The Mike Renzi Trio is well featured here!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jack Jones delivers again in an excellent tribute to Bennett, May 13, 1999

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This review is from: Jack Jones Paints a Tribute to Tony Bennett (Audio CD)

In my view, Jack Jones has always been underated as a vocalist. The main reason is that traditional pop music started to lose ground rapidly just as Jack's popularity was rising in the 1960's. Fortunately, good vocal music is becoming a little more fashionable again and greater singers like Jones and Bennett are getting the recognition they deserve.

I enjoyed Jack's interpretation of "Skylark" and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." There is no question that his voice has changed over the years. Still, I think his vocal style has matured and improved with age. I listened to Jack's version of "Shadow Of Your Smile" on the CD and compared it to a 1967 version on an album - the more recent version was the better of the two !

If you like pop standards, I think that you will enjoy "Jack Jones Paints A Tribute to Tony Bennett."