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Antonia Bennett
Antonia Bennett lives her life and musical career by Duke Ellington's advice, "Number one, never give up. Number two, remember number one!" Antonia is a jazz vocalist and the daughter of legendary artist Tony Bennett. With a distinctive voice that The New York Times describes as "Billie Holliday and Rickie Lee Jones, with a hint of Betty Boop." Antonia is a gifted song interpreter who performs music from the Great American Songbook and her own originals.
The youngest daughter of Tony Bennett and actress Sandra Grant Bennett, Antonia grew up in Los Angeles and started singing with her father by age four. During that time, Antonia was surrounded by some of the greatest vocalists of all time, including Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra – known to get up and sing at her father's parties during the holidays. Antonia's passion for music grew stronger. After high school, she attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Antonia moved to New York City and, by the mid-2000s, started performing as Tony's opening act at renowned venues throughout the world: Radio City Music Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the Newport Jazz Festival, and Royal Albert Hall in London.
In 2008, Antonia recorded "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" with her father, featured on his album "A Swingin' Christmas." In 2010, she released her own critically acclaimed EP, "Natural," produced by Holly Knight. All About Jazz praised Antonia's debut, stating the EP "introduces Bennett as a gifted interpreter of jazz classics with an impeccable and accessible vocal style."
Her most recent album "Embrace Me," showcased ten standards from the Great American Songbook, including "All of You," "Embraceable You," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," and "Nice Work if You Can Get It." With this release, the songstress continued to capture the attention of critics. JazzTimes wrote, “Natalie Cole. Norah Jones. Now, Antonia Bennett can be added to the list of second-generation vocalists with the potential to rival an iconic parent's pizzazz."
Currently, Antonia is working on new music, in collaboration with other writers, that will feature her vocal prowess and songwriting skills. Antonia continues to tour with new music and jazz standards.
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Songstress Antonia Bennett, Daughter Of Jazz Icon Tony Bennett, Launches Solo Career At Dizzy's Club On November 30, 2023
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Antonia Bennett, the acclaimed jazz singer and daughter of legendary jazz icon Tony Bennett, launches her solo career at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday, November 30, with two performances at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. This one-night-only engagement promises an unforgettable journey through the Great American Songbook, along with Bennett’s own original compositions. With her warm and captivating voice, Bennett will bring to life timeless classics from the Great American Songbook, evoking the spirit of Ella ...
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Tony Bennett Performs New Works from Chart Topping Album, Duets II, with Special Guest Daughter Antonia Bennett at Academy of Music, Nov. 4
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Michael Ricci
"Tony Bennett has not just bridged the generation gap, he has demolished it. He has solidly connected with a younger crowd weaned on rock. And there have been no compromises." —The New York Times Living legend Tony Bennett performs a program of new works from his Billboard No. 1 chart topping album, Duets II, among other signature standards, show tunes, jazz and classic hits with special guest daughter, Antonia Bennett, at the Academy of Music, November 4, 2011 at 8pm. ...
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Singer Antonia Bennett To Debut Songs From Adult Alternative Pop Album With Five Showcases At South By Southwest Music Conference
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Readying her forthcoming debut album, singer Antonia Bennett is gearing up for a special run of live performances during the 25th Annual South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference in Austin, TX.
March 16: Austin, TX, Sheraton Austin at the Capitol (7PM) March 17: Austin, TX, Elephant Room (11PM) March 18: Austin, TX, Momo's, Planet LA Records' Party (3PM) March 18: Austin, TX, Victorian Room at The Driskill, ASCAP Showcase (7:30PM) March 19: Austin, TX, Primary Wave Publishing [Invite-only]
The upcoming ...
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Antonia Bennett To Release Debut Record, "Natural", On Mesa/Bluemoon
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Los Angeles, CA: Natural, the debut record from singer Antonia Bennett, will be released by Mesa/Bluemoon on Tuesday, August 17. The 6-song EP introduces Bennett as a gifted interpreter of jazz classics with an impeccable and accessible vocal style. “[Antonia] conjures echoes of Billie Holliday and Rickie Lee Jones, with a hint of Betty Boop." The New York Times Like her legendary father Tony Bennett, Antonia embraces the warm, timeless sound of the standards and also like her dad did ...
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"A captivating combination of contemporary and timeless, Antonia Bennett’s voice can be simultaneously sultry and familiar, sassy and classy.” --ASCAP Magazine“
"Liza Minnelli, Natalie Cole. Norah Jones. Now, Antonia Bennett can be added to the list of second-generation vocalists with the potential to rival an iconic parent’s pizzazz.” --Jazz Times“
"Bennett is able to deliver words of romance and bliss while serenading listeners with her angelic and powerful voice.” -Yahoo! Associated Content
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