All the Things You Are: The Life of Tony Bennett

In this heartfelt tribute, Evanier (who has written biographies of Bobby Darin and Jimmy Roselli) bemoans that the accomplishments of legendary crooner Tony Bennett are inadequately known despite his fame and popularity. From interviews, archival materials, and his own listening to Bennett's music, Evanier chronicles Bennett's life and work, from a 10-year-old Bennett leading a throng of people, along with Mayor La Guardia, across the newly opened Triborough Bridge, singing "Marching Along Together," through his drug addiction and loss of his record label up to his present success. Evanier passes lightly over Bennett's shortcomings, but in the end Evanier's passion for Bennett shines through. (July)