Jack Jones Paints a Tribute to Tony Bennett

Jack Jones

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.com Sales Rank: #105,764 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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 The HIGHLIGHT of Jack's long career!, December 4, 2003

By	the-jazz-reviewer - See all my reviews

As Jones once told me "This was a labor of love" referring to his Tony Bennett tribute. I had the honor of seeing him live, with Phyllis Diller, Jones was wonderful! He sang many of these tunes. On this cd we are lucky to hear Jones with Mike Renzi's jazz trio(which is sort of like Bennett's own Ralph Sharon Trio). This is sheding new light on Jones, Jones the jazz singer... this is art in the highest form, and Jones' appealing baritone is stronger and more appealing than ever! He has the greatest vocal control of any singer today, and he really is the greatest singer around today(giving steve Lawrence & Tony Bennett some competition). A great CD(get one for a friend for Christmas, it makes a great stocking stuffer).