If you had asked me, a year ago, to predict which pop superstar would release a jazz album, I might have guessed Adele or John Legend, or perhaps Beyoncé. You know her better as Lady Gaga.īelieve it or not, Lady Gaga is now a jazz singer. Her name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. Like Bennett, she is part of the long tradition of Italian-American pop vocalists. His female protégée is the real mystery here. But that’s hardly the reason why his new album of duets will get front-page coverage in the entertainment media. Yes, his voice has aged gracefully, and even the little growl in his lower register, more noticeable in recent years, only serves to enhance the emotional impact of his songs.
But Tony Bennett will get a free pass on his latest release, Cheek to Cheek. When an 88-year-old singer releases a new album, critics usually scrutinize every phrase for signs of wear and tear.
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