June 2001

Date June 2001
Locations New York, Los Angeles
Vocals Tony Bennett
Collaborators Billy Joel, Natalie Cole
Musicians
Piano Ralph Sharon
Bass Paul Langosch
Drums Clayton Cameron
Guitar Gray Sargent
Saxophone Harry Allen
Hammond B3 Organ Mike Melvoin

Songs Recorded

Title Collaborator Arranged By Original Release
New York State of Mind Billy Joel Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Stormy Weather Natalie Cole Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues

May 2001

Date May 2001
Locations New York, Los Angeles
Vocals Tony Bennett
Collaborators Ray Charles, Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Kay Starr, Stevie Wonder
Musicians
Piano Ralph Sharon
Bass Paul Langosch
Drums Clayton Cameron
Guitar Gray Sargent
Saxophone Harry Allen
Hammond B3 Organ Mike Melvoin

Songs Recorded

Title Collaborator Arranged By Original Release
Alright, Okay, You Win Diana Krall Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Everyday (I Have The Blues) Stevie Wonder Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Don’t Cry Baby Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Good Morning, Heartache Sheryl Crow Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Let The Good Times Roll B.B. King Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Evenin’ Ray Charles Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues Bonnie Raitt Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Keep The Faith, Baby k.d. lang Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Old Count Basie Is Gone Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Blue and Sentimental Kay Starr Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Undecided Blues Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues
Playin’ With My Friends Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow, k.d. lang, Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, Diana Krall, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Kay Starr Rob Mathes Columbia CD: CK 85833 — Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues

December 21 2000

Date December 21, 2000
Location Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria
Vocals Tony Bennett, Charlotte Church, Placido Domingo, Vanessa Williams
Musicians
Conductor Steven Mercurio
Piano Ralph Sharon, Alan Pasqua
Bass Paul Langosch
Drums Clayton Cameron
Guitar Gray Sargent
Orchestra Wiener Symphoniker Orchestra
Choir Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen Children’s Choir

Songs Recorded

Title Singers Original Release
The Christmas Song Tony Bennett Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
O Holy Night Charlotte Church, Placido Domingo Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Do You Hear What I Hear? Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Jesus de Nazareth Placido Domingo Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Winter Wonderland Tony Bennett, Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Silent Night Charlotte Church Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
My Favorite Things Tony Bennett, Placido Domingo, Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
White Christmas Tony Bennett, Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Hacia Belen va un burro Placido Domingo Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Through The Eyes Of A Child Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
The First Noël Tony Bennett, Placido Domingo Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Somewhere In My Memory Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen Children’s Choir Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
I Saw Three Ships Placido Domingo, Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Tony Bennett Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Hijo de Dio Placido Domingo Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
I’ll Be Home For Christmas Placido Domingo Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Joy To The World Placido Domingo, Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Angels We Have Heard On High Placido Domingo, Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
Silent Night Tony Bennett, Charlotte Church Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna
One More Year Placido Domingo, Vanessa Williams Sony Classical CD: SK 89468 — Our Favourite Things: Christmas In Vienna

May 1999

Date May 1999
Location The Hit Factory, New York
Vocals Tony Bennett
Musicians
Conductors Ralph Burns (big band), Jorge Calandrelli (orchestra)
Piano Ralph Sharon, Michael Cameron
Bass Paul Langosch
Drums Clayton Cameron
Guitar Gray Sargent
 Trumpet Wynton Marsalis
 Trombone Al Grey
 Violin Joel Smirnoff

Songs Recorded

Title Arranged By Original Release
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Mood Indigo Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
She’s Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Caravan Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Chelsea Bridge Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Azure Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
I’m Just A Lucky So And So Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
In A Sentimental Mood Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Sophisticated Lady Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
In A Mellow Tone Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Day Dream Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
Prelude To a Kiss Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
It Don’t Mean a Thing Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CK 63668: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool 
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CSK 46304: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool  (Bonus CD)
Something To Live For Jorge Calandrelli, Ralph Burns CSK 46304: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool  (Bonus CD)
Be Cool and Groovy For Me Jorge Calandrelli Rarities, Outtakes and Other Delights, Volume 2
Take The A Train Billy Strayhorn Rarities, Outtakes and Other Delights, Volume 2

June 1998

Date June 1998
Location The Hit Factory, New York
Vocals Tony Bennett
Musicians
Additional Vocalists Rosie O’Donnell, Elmo, Kermit The Frog
Piano Ralph Sharon
Bass Paul Langosch
Drums Clayton Cameron
Guitar Gray Sargent
Kids America Children’s Choir Jonathan Bleicher, Leanna Chabala, John Daley, Juisina Quarteri, Andrea Viola, Kate Walsh, Jackie Zampela

Songs Recorded

Title Guest Singers Original Release
The Playground Kids America Children’s Choir CK 69380: The Playground
Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive CK 69380: The Playground
Dat Dere CK 69380: The Playground
Little Things Elmo CK 69380: The Playground
Put on a Happy Face Rosie O’Donnell, Kids America Children’s Choir CK 69380: The Playground
Because We’re Kids CK 69380: The Playground
My Mom CK 69380: The Playground
Swinging on a Star CK 69380: The Playground
Bein’ Green Kermit the Frog CK 69380: The Playground
Firefly Kermit the Frog CK 69380: The Playground
When You Wish Upon a Star CK 69380: The Playground
It’s Only a Paper Moon CK 69380: The Playground
The Inch Worm CK 69380: The Playground
The Bare Necessities CK 69380: The Playground
Make The World Your Own CK 69380: The Playground
All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm CK 69380: The Playground
Christmas In Herald Square CK 69380: The Playground
If I Only Had A Brain Rarities, Outtakes and Other Delights, Volume 2
Walkin’ Happy Rarities, Outtakes and Other Delights, Volume 2

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