The 20-piece band/orchestra (it was both or either) was loaded with great Vegas players and led by Gaga’s New York band leader, Brian Newman. As anticipated, “Jazz & Piano” is a terrific run through several classics and Gaga’s re-imagined hits. The sold-out crowd did not leave, but stood frequently and swayed throughout the two-hour show. All I can do is pray that you stick around after that.”Ĭheek to Cheek w/ /Xd5u9FgyH7 Those who observed the run-through said she was “reverential” to her frequent stage partner.Īs Bennett left the stage, Gaga remarked, “Tony, thank you for keeping jazz music alive!” She led him from the stage with, “I just want to hold him a little longer.” Then, “Now, I can’t promise you him every night. 30-31, 2014, and later played then-Axis theater at Planet Hollywood the following spring.Ĭrowd is loving this … /o9QzisEcsnīennett arrived in Las Vegas on Saturday and spent much of Sunday in rehearsals, where word is that Gaga’s mood matched her stage name.
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They opened that series at Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Dec. Great setup as the duo then swung through “The Lady Is A Tramp.” With the 92-year-old Bennett beaming and still powerfully voiced, the duo also performed “Cheek to Cheek,” the title of their 2014 album and accompanying world tour. “You know, this guy, when everybody was calling me a tramp, he was calling me a lady,” Gaga said. Tony Bennett!” Bennett appeared, smartly attired in a traditional tux, then strode to the stage. Wearing a silver-sequined gown, Gaga followed with, “Ladies and gentlemen, the one. Lady Gaga said in introducing her duet partner at her first “Jazz & Piano” show at Park Theater on Sunday night, “We have a special guest tonight! I wonder who it is! I bet YOU’RE not wondering!”Ī huge cheer went up. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Park MGM Las Vegas)
Lady Gaga performs during her "Jazz & Piano" residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on Jan.
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