Tony Bennett -Duets - The Making Of An American Classic - 2007 release

When I first saw and heard this DVD -Nobody can really replace Tony Bennetts very cool smooth voice. His expressiveness is incomparable and he is truly a class act. To see him going strong at eighty years old genuinely warms my heart. What makes this show so special is the intimate look it takes at the process that Bennett and his singing partners went through to put the album together. We hear songs like "Swing On, You Sinners," and "For Once In My Life" in the distinctive crooning and spontaneous style that Bennett has made famous. There really is no duplicating the kind of confidence and spirit that emerges from these sessions.

After decades of recording and performing, Tony Bennett can still belt it out with the best of 'em. So it's only fitting that after 50 years of hits the stars would align and beat down Tony Bennett's door for a chance to be on a duet with him. Tony still wallops an enthusiastic and inspired vocal punch that some of these youngsters could takes notes from.

This dvd includes seven videos with behind-the-scenes vignettes. Which runs about 21 minutes, shows film clips on recording sessions and interviews featuring producer Phil Ramone, Tony Bennett with Bono, Dixie Chicks, Michael Bublé, Elton John, John Legend and also cameo appearances of Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Elvis Costello and Diana Krall. Perfecting the art of excellence for over six decades, with 105 albums selling over 50 million copies, Tony Bennett has come to represent the essence of elegance, tradition and artistic accomplishments. Tony celebrates his 80th birthday recording duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest artists: Bono, Michael Bublé, Elvis Costello, Celine Dion, Dixie Chicks, Billy Joel, Elton John, Juanes, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, John Legend, Paul McCartney, Tim McGraw, George Michael, Sting, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder. An hour of full Jazz melodies from a master of jazz music- Tony Bennett!