Tony Bennett

One of the most celebrated singers of the 20th and 21st centuries, Tony Bennett is a legendary showman and first-rate interpreter of the Great American Songbook. His passion for music and charismatic stage presence have made him an icon for generations of fans of all stripes, and his seven decades of warm and artful singing earned him a Gershwin Prize from the Library of Congress, making him the first non-composer to be given this prestigious award. It’s a night of joyful, jazzy exuberance under the stars!

TONY BENNETT's life and philosophy is the embodiment of the Great American Story. Having just celebrated his 90th birthday on August 3rd 2016, his career as the pre-eminent singer of the 20th and 21st centuries is unprecedented. He continues to be embraced and loved by audiences of all generations.Through his dedication to excellence and his insistence on quality, he has become the keeper of the flame by extolling the virtues and values represented by the Great American Songbook. Tony Bennett has been on the front lines of every major issue impacting the cornerstones of this country's modern history. He has performed for eleven U.S. Presidents, is a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and participated in the liberation of a concentration camp, and marched side by side with Dr. Martin Luther King in Selma to support civil rights. Throughout his life, Tony Bennett has been a dedicated pacifist and proactive humanitarian selflessly supporting many causes whose goals benefit the lives of millions. His love for his country has earned him the distinction of national treasure and United Nations has named him a Citizen of the World as one of their foremost ambassadors.