Tony Bennett (2) (1926–2023)

Fascinating talented man who is both interesting and humble, reflects on a huge variety of people who have influenced or had an effect on his life.
Each chapter is short and covers a different person.
A great entertaining book.

Excellent easily readable book. Bennett has short chapters on various individuals (Sinatra, Sammy Cahn, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington, his father) which include his reminiscences of these individuals and their influence on his life. Each chapter includes a photograph of one of Bennett's paintings as well as the inside front and back covers. They are all very interesting to look at. There was one error in the book where it was mentioned that Johnny Mercer was buried in Hollywood but he is show more interred in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia. Bennett's co-author/editor should have caught this. Bennett's positive attitude and enthusiasm, not only for music, but for life, comes through loud and clear in this work. show less

I've admired Tony Bennett for years. He is a consummate professional and a great singer. He is also a renowned artist. This book is a little different, he gives hints and tips about how to make your life better. There is plenty of stories from his life and things that have happened to him but all are meant as examples of where you can make a choice and why some choices work out so well when other fail. The "Zen" part are summaries of lessons he talked about at the end of each chapter. Great show more writing, love the inside look at the entertainment industry but other than some disagreements (not fights, no dirt) he is so positive in what he writes that it is a joy to read. If you like biographical books for the "dirt" they dish, this isn't the book for you. If you like biographical books that show how a person succeeded and why, you'll love this. show less

Just a log of his musical dates. Shows some of his paintings. Fabulous! Gt. musical & art talent but None for writing. 2 stars for the gossip - thin as it is.