Ok... after much anticipation this new album of Tony Bennett singing swinging tunes with other famous musicians is finally out and of course I had to have it.
Now I'm a little biased on this aspect of weddings but I think you just can't go past some great jazz tunes as a soundtrack for a fabulous vintage inspired wedding. Contemporary songs come and go but jazz tunes are just classics that stay popular over the years and it is a style that almost everyone can appreciate listening to in the background of your special day (or foreground if you are lucky enough to have an awesome jazz band!!)
I just love, love love Tony Bennett... there is always hype about Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack (who I also enjoy don't get me wrong) but Tony is just a living legend! The Duets albums of his just have some classic tracks that could be used as reception music or even feature in your ceremony.
There is a lot of hype around his track with the late Amy Winehouse "Body and Soul" which is a fabulous song but in my opinion the real star of this album (apart from the wonderful Tony Bennett!) is Lady Gaga.... her version of "Lady is a Tramp" is so fun and swingy, I just love it!
For my swing dancing couples (and if you aren't but would love to be drop me a line and I'll point you in the right direction to get some lessons) there are great tracks like "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" with Michael Buble.
I will also do a special mention of his first Duets album (Duets: An America Classic) - it contains one of my absolute favourite songs - "For Once in my Life" with Stevie Wonder.... just beautiful - such a lovely song that it was part of my very own wedding ceremony.
If you would like more advice on music for your vintage inspired wedding please don't hesitate to email me
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