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article by Greg Cutler
| photos by Jon Bauer
Tony Bennett performed for San Francisco in Davies Symphony Hall for two nights only on July 17 and 18.
Antonia Bennett was the first act of the night. As the daughter of Tony Bennett, Ms. Bennett's stage presence is captivating. The way she moves to whatever song she is singing draws you in like a fish towards a shiny lure. There is that Bennett influence to be sure, but she has her own swagger and style that is more sultry and alluring. Before you know it, you're hooked, and then she hits you with a long, smooth, powerful note. It was a special treat to see her perform before her father.
Next up was Tony Bennett. He strode onto stage and the place went wild... I mean, berserk. His arms outstretched, his hair perfect, his gleaming suit with the red pocket square; immaculate. It was Tony Bennett! He hadn't even started singing yet, but we all knew, this is a star. The grand scale of the Davies Symphony Hall seemed to shrink down to the size of a small jazz club in North Beach back in the day. The whole stage was lit up, but Mr. Bennett shone like a beacon, dimming the rest of the room.
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