Antonia Bennett

Bio

 

Antonia Bennett: A New Standard in Jazz

 

 

 

The future of American Jazz is safe in the hands of vocal force Antonia Bennett. The daughter of legendary singer Tony Bennett, Antonia carries forward the rich legacy of jazz while adding her modern touch. An adept performer and songwriter, Antonia’s music honors the classics while showcasing original compositions that feel right at home alongside the timeless standards of The Great American Songbook.

 

 

Antonia’s deep love for the arts blossomed early. By the time she could walk and talk, she was already performing with her father on stage, sharing the spotlight with some of the greatest entertainers in history. Her upbringing exposed her to iconic figures like Rosemary Clooney, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, and others who served as mentors and inspirations. These legends set the stage for a lifelong devotion to the craft of performance.

 

 

Beyond the family legacy, Antonia is a proud alumnus of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, further honing her talents and expanding her musical horizons. With a rich foundation in jazz and a passion for musical exploration, she has spent her life perfecting a style that is distinctly her own.

 

 

Antonia’s career has been one of consistent growth, from headlining her shows to having opened for her father for more than 25 years at renowned venues across the globe, including Radio City Music Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the Umbria Jazz Festival, the Newport Jazz Festival, The Greek Theatre, Royal Albert Hall, and Caesars Palace. In addition to her live performances, Antonia also had the honor of recording a duet with Tony Bennett on I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, featured on his 2008 holiday album A Swingin’ Christmas.  Antonia's fond memories of the holidays were the inspiration for her latest release Happy Holidays, with Love featuring favorite holiday classics that Antonia has made her own.

 

 

Her voice has been described as "captivating," with the ability to evoke both timeless and contemporary sensibilities. Critics have compared her sound to icons such as Billie Holiday and Rickie Lee Jones, with echoes of the sultry, playful qualities of Betty Boop. The New York Times aptly noted that Antonia "conjures echoes of Billie Holiday and Rickie Lee Jones," while Jazz Times lauded her as one of the "second-generation vocalists with the potential to rival an iconic parent’s pizzazz."

 

Antonia Bennett is more than just the daughter of a legend. With her unique style, she’s carving out a remarkable career that adds new depth to the legacy of American jazz. Her voice is at once sultry and sophisticated, sassy and classy—capturing the timeless allure of jazz while firmly anchoring it in today’s musical landscape.

 

Her upcoming collection, ‘Expressions’, releasing in Spring 2025, intertwines the Great American Songbook with Antonia's original compositions, leading with the classic "Ain't Misbehavin” - releasing February 28th. 

 

 

“Liza Minnelli. Natalie Cole. Norah Jones. Now, Antonia Bennett can be added to the list of second-generation vocalists with the potential to rival an iconic parent’s pizzazz.” — Jazz Times.

 

“A captivating combination of contemporary and timeless, Antonia Bennett’s voice can be simultaneously sultry and familiar, sassy and classy.” — ASCAP Magazine