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Cheek to Cheek
Jazz · 2014

Cheek to Cheek

Tony Bennett

A vibrant, high-fidelity celebration of the Great American Songbook. Tony Bennett’s seasoned warmth meets Lady Gaga’s theatrical precision in a lush, big-band setting.

September 13, 2014 · Streamline Records

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Cheek to Cheek feels like stepping into a high-end Manhattan lounge where the dress code is strictly formal and the ice cubes are perfectly clear. It is a record that breathes with the life of a live room, capturing the crackling energy of two performers who genuinely delight in each other's company. The sound is expansive and luxurious, anchored by the kind of big-band arrangements that feel both historically accurate and vibrantly modern. It is the sonic equivalent of a velvet-lined booth and a perfectly aged scotch.

Moments Worth Listening For
The playful vocal sparring and rhythmic timing during the title track Cheek to Cheek.
Gaga's solo turn on Lush Life where she proves her technical jazz mettle with dramatic flair.
The moment the full brass section kicks in on Anything Goes, elevating the energy to a classic Broadway peak.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cheek to Cheek sound next to the rest of Tony Bennett's catalogue?

Live Recording+2.6σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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