City Life Org – Tony Bennett 100 Tribute by Michael Feinstein

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Kupferberg Center for the Arts Presents

Michael Feinstein’s Tribute to Tony Bennett

Featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble at Colden Auditorium on Saturday, March 21 at 8 PM

“Tony Bennett is one of the most enduring icons of the 20th century. He has created a body of work surpassed by none,” says Michael Feinstein. On Saturday, March 21 at 8 PM, Feinstein brings the golden age of big band music to life in Michael Feinstein’s Tribute to Tony Bennett, a heartfelt celebration of Bennett’s legendary career, presented at Colden Auditorium and featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble.

Backed by the lush sound of a full big band, Feinstein performs an evening of timeless classics including “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Best Is Yet to Come,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Stranger in Paradise,” and more. Feinstein’s dynamic interpretations, paired with the grandeur of the ensemble, promise an evening honoring Bennett’s extraordinary musical legacy.

A close friend of Tony Bennett, Feinstein brings a deeply personal connection to this tribute, infusing each performance with warmth and authenticity. His interpretations not only celebrate Bennett’s enduring repertoire but also preserve the cultural heritage of the Great American Songbook.

The program also reflects the storied history of Carnegie Hall and its long association with big band and popular music. Legends such as Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett himself have graced its stage. Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Ensemble continue this tradition, bringing that legacy vividly to life for today’s audiences.

Kupferberg Center for the Arts is thrilled to welcome Michael Feinstein and Carnegie Hall Ensemble on Saturday, March 21 at 8 PM at Colden Auditorium, located on the Queens College campus. Tickets range from $52–$92 and are on sale now at kca.nyc/feinstein or by calling the box office at (718)793-8080.

ABOUT MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

In addition to being recognized as one of today’s leading musical entertainers and piano virtuosos, Michael Feinstein is celebrated as an educator, archivist, interpreter, and Ambassador of the Great American Songbook. His career on Broadway, on recordings, and on the world’s major stages has earned him five GRAMMY® Award nominations, a special Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre for his venue Feinstein’s New York, and multiple Emmy nominations.

In 2022, Feinstein released Gershwin Country to critical acclaim, featuring duets with artists such as Dolly Parton and Brad Paisley, and made his debut at the legendary Café Carlyle in New York. He founded the Great American Songbook Foundation in 2007 to preserve and elevate America’s musical heritage and has served on the Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board.

Feinstein has held prominent artistic leadership roles, including Principal Pops Conductor of the Pasadena Symphony and Artistic Director of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana. He has also served as Artistic Director for Carnegie Hall’s Standard Time with Michael Feinstein series and directed the Jazz and Popular Song Series at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Through his acclaimed nightclub venues in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Carmel, Indiana, Feinstein has presented many of the world’s top jazz and popular music artists.

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Feinstein began playing piano at age five. At 20, he moved to Los Angeles and became assistant to Ira Gershwin, gaining access to unpublished Gershwin works that shaped his artistic path. He has since become one of the foremost interpreters of composers such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington, and Harry Warren.

Ticket Purchase: 

Visit kca.nyc/feinstein or call (718) 793-8080

About Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA): The mission of KCA is to provide high quality accessible and affordable cultural attractions to the Queens College community and the borough’s 2.4 million residents. The largest indoor year-round multi-disciplinary arts entity in the borough, KCA features world class artists and performances at its main stage campus venues and showcases the talents of emerging and regional artists in off-site, neighborhood settings. A leader in the cultural landscape of Queens, KCA connects residents of the most ethnically diverse region of the nation to their unique cultural heritages, showcasing these arts to a broader audience and highlighting the contributions each makes to the distinct nature of our campus and community. 

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