The Zen of Bennett

At 85, not only does Tony Bennett still have the smoothest pipes in the music business, he’s got the kind of philosophy that has made him one of the most beloved and respected performers of the last six decades. Made with as much class and refinement as Tony himself, this is an insider’s look at the icon as he records his latest duets collection with stars like Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, and—bittersweetly—the late Amy Winehouse.

Cast

Tony Bennett

as Self

Andrea Bocelli

as Self

Lady Gaga

as Self

Amy Winehouse

as Self (archive footage)

John Mayer

as Self

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