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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's latest, and likely last, ring-a-ding

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's latest, and likely last, ring-a-ding

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with WGBO jazz expert Nate Chinen about his interview with Lady Gaga about her new album with Tony Bennett, Love for Sale.

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's latest, and likely last, ring-a-ding

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Tony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana Krall

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Tony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana Krall

Tony Bennett paired up with Diana Krall to perform George Gershwin's "Fascinating Rhythm." An entire album from the pair is due out Sept. 14.

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Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

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Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

This year's batch of inductees bring the Recording Registry up to 500 entries.

Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

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'The Songs Never Die': Tony Bennett And Bill Charlap On Staying Power

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'The Songs Never Die': Tony Bennett And Bill Charlap On Staying Power

The two powerhouse musicians are teaming up to interpret the work of Jerome Kern. They join NPR's Scott Simon to discuss what makes a timeless pop song.

'The Songs Never Die': Tony Bennett And Bill Charlap On Staying Power

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'Remembering Marian McPartland: A Celebration' On Piano Jazz

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

'Remembering Marian McPartland: A Celebration' On Piano Jazz

Tony Bennett, Barbara Carroll, Bill Charlap, Chris Brubeck and more pay tribute to the grande dame of Piano Jazz.

Remembering Marian McPartland

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When Pop Broke Up With Jazz

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When Pop Broke Up With Jazz

For the first half of the 20th century, Tin Pan Alley songwriters like Irving Berlin and the Gershwins dominated pop music. By the the 1950s, tastes had changed, and the music changed with them.

When Pop Broke Up With Jazz

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Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Go 'Cheek To Cheek' On New Album

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Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Go 'Cheek To Cheek' On New Album

The legendary crooner and pop superstar have a natural chemistry on their new collaborative album, which might introduce a new generation of pop fans to the world of jazz.

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Go 'Cheek To Cheek' On New Album

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Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

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Studio Sessions

Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

The quintessential crooner talks about the significance of American popular song, his favorite songwriters and his love of painting in this program from 2004.

Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

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First Listen: Tony Bennett, 'Duets II'

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First Listen: Tony Bennett, 'Duets II'

The lineup of guests on Duets II is the musical equivalent of the world's most dominant fantasy sports team: It's a veritable murderer's row of statistical monsters. It also features a touching highlight in "Body and Soul," Amy Winehouse's final performance.

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Basic Jazz Record Library

Tony Bennett: 'The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album'

Tony Bennett got his break when Bob Hope saw him performing with Pearl Bailey and put him in his stage show. This native of Queens had mega-hits in the 1950s and '60s as a crooner. Teamed with famed jazz pianist Bill Evans in this album, Bennett shows off his inventive, interpretive voice.

Tony Bennett: 'The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album'

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Tony Bennett On World Cafe

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World Cafe

Tony Bennett On World Cafe

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The legendary jazz singer has sung with some of the greatest performers in history. Here, he discusses the experience of working with a new crop of talent — including Lady Gaga and the late Amy Winehouse — on his latest record, Duets II.

Tony Bennett On World Cafe

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Tony Bennett And The Art Of Intimacy
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Tony Bennett And The Art Of Intimacy

The vocal legend has released more than 70 albums in a six-decade career. His latest, Duets II, pairs him with artists from Lady Gaga to Aretha Franklin. In a special video and interview, Bennett discusses his legacy and longevity, and performs in NPR's Studio 4A.

Tony Bennett's Art Of Intimacy

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New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

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New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

This episode includes kids' music from Laura Veirs, the return of veteran composer Harold Budd and some echoey pop from Exitmusic and Milagres.

New Mix: Exitmusic, Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, More

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Tony Bennett's Summer Song: 'It Was Me'

At his painting studio in Manhattan, Tony Bennett says his favorite summer song is "It Was Me." Ben Calhoun hide caption

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New Music

Tony Bennett's Summer Song: 'It Was Me'

For Bennett, the French song "It Was Me" is the essence of what happens when people fall in love.

Tony Bennett's Summer Song: 'It Was Me'

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Tony Bennett Polishes 'San Francisco' Gem

Singer Tony Bennett originally recorded "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" in 1962, and has sung it at every performance since. We go inside the studio with Bennett as he re-records his signature song.

Tony Bennett Polishes 'San Francisco' Gem

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Singers Tony Bennett and K.D. Lang

Fresh Air

They've collaborated on the new album A Wonderful World. It is a collection of Louis Armstrong songs and was produced by T-Bone Burnett. Last year the two completed a concert tour.

Singers Tony Bennett and K.D. Lang

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