On November 9 live entertainment legend Toni Bennett celebrated his 80th birthday. After six decades of performing Toni is still hot and extremly popular. The artist explained recently the secret of his success: "I think the public has been so wonderful to me right through the years that it just kind of makes me feel so gratified and I just want to give them all that love back." This Septermber he released new CD Duets - An American Classic. The album presents Tony's classic songs performed with music superstars like Elton John, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, and others. Duets reached Number 3 on Billboard Top 200 album chart. Also in November Toni began North American tour with concerts scheduled up to January 2007. Among other cities the shows are planned in Richmond, Tulsa, Hollywood, Jacksonville, Atlantic City. See tour itinerary below. Tickets are on sale.
Toni Bennett 2006-2007 Tour Dates
2006/11/24 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
2006/11/30 - Palm Desert, CA - McCallum Theatre of the Performing Arts
2006/12/2 - Staten Island, NY - St. George Theatre
2006/12/6-7 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2006/12/10 - Ft. Myers, FL - Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
2006/12/12 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre
2006/12/13 - Melbourne, FL - King Center for Performing Arts
2006/12/15 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
2006/12/17 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Center
2007/1/26-27 - Atlantic City, NJ - Harrah's