Tony Bennett (1926–2023) was an American jazz singer. Over his lifetime, Bennett sold more than 50 million records worldwide and received accolades including a Kennedy Center Honor, The Gershwin Prize, and was an NEA Jazz Master. Bennett is also known for his humanitarian efforts including marching with Dr. King from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Bennett and his wife, Susan, founded Exploring the Arts program for public high school education.