jazz - Lady Gaga reminds of Jazz-Musician Tony Bennett
Lady Gaga, the US pop star, remembered Tony Bennett's legacy one year after his death. Bennett, who worked with Lady Gaga for years, passed away in July 2023 at the age of 96.
In an Instagram post, the 38-year-old wrote that she was grateful "(...) for the legacy of jazz music that he left behind – and for the community of jazz musicians, with whom I still work, who all knew and loved him." She added: "We will continue and swing."
Age difference played no role
Bennett released, for example, a duet album titled "Cheek to Cheek" in 2014, which he recorded with the singer, whose civil name is Stefani Germanotta. He later fell ill with Alzheimer's disease.
When he passed away, Lady Gaga was deeply affected. He was a true friend, she said at the time, adding that age difference played no role.
- Lady Gaga chose to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom, to pay tribute to her late collaborator, Tony Bennett.
- The lyrics of one of her newest songs, released on her latest album, subtly incorporate elements of jazz, a genre she learned to appreciate through her work with Bennett.
- Recently, Tod, a prominent music critic, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, expressing his admiration for both Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's profound impact on the music scene, including the jazz community in the United Kingdom.
- In an unexpected turn of events, Lady Gaga announced that she would be donating a significant portion of her upcoming music tour earnings to establish a fund in Bennett's name, known as the "Tony Bennett Legacy Bequest."
- The news of the bequest spread quickly, and people from around the world started commenting on Gaga's Instagram post, sharing their favorite memories of Bennett and expressing their gratitude for her ongoing dedication to his legacy, particularly within the realm of jazz music.
