VIDEO: Tony Bennett Performs Medley of Songs from 'Cheek to Cheek' on TONIGHT SHOW

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Tony Bennett performed a medley of his songs "But Beautiful" and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" from his album 'Cheek to Cheek' featuring music he recorded with Lady Gaga. Check out the performance below along with a special introduction from Gaga herself!

Cheek to Cheek represents a collaboration between two legendary musical artists spanning the generations to celebrate jazz music.

Cheek To Cheek features classic jazz standards sung by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett in a combination of vocal duets and solo performances.

Each song was handpicked by the artists, and the album features classic selections from the Great American Songbook including "Anything Goes," "It Don't Mean A Thing (If ItAin't Got That Swing)," "Sophisticated Lady," "Lush Life," and the record's title track, "Cheek To Cheek." Recorded in New York City, the record took over a year to complete and features jazz musicians associated with both artists including members of Bennett's quartet, Mike Renzi, Gray Sargent, Harold Jones and Marshall Wood as well pianist Tom Lanier.Jazz trumpeter Brian Newman, along-time friend and colleague of Lady Gaga appears on the album as well with his NYC based jazz quintet. Jazz soloists on selected tracks include tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and flutist Paul Horn.

About The Tonight Show

In 2014, "The Tonight Show" returned to its New York origins when "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" made its broadcast debut from Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center. Emmy Award- and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jimmy Fallon brings a high-tempo energy to the storied NBC franchise with his welcoming interview style, love of audience participation, spot-on impersonations and innovative sketches.

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