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The Zen of Bennett
Harper
November 2012
On Sale: November 20, 2012
272 pages
ISBN: 0062207067
EAN: 9780062207067
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Memoir
A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest
musical artists of all time "My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto
in Italian means 'the blessed one.' I couldn't say it any
better than that."
�Tony Bennett Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has
been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more
than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age,
Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In
decade after decade, this artistic icon�who has won
seventeen Grammys, sung for ten presidents, and performed
for royalty�has refused to compromise his vision or values.
His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay
true to his classic sound and is the reason his music
continues to endure. Mentored by such legends as Duke
Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King
Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his
popularity continues to grow as each new generation
discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice. In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of
soulful reflections and philosophies from his life and
career, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the
essential lessons they have taught him: of the value of hard
work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of
perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the
necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important,
gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable
thirst for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each
day a journey of discovery. He pays tribute to all the
remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to
learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary
Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Aretha
Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse,
Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David Hockney, and k.d. lang, to
name just a few. A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art,
and illustrated with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn
artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate,
delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all ages.
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