— Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel
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Click, click, click: the many parts of the singer, songwriter and pianist Tony DeSare, who might be described as two parts young Sinatra to one part Billy Joel, meshed seamlessly in Tuesday’s opening performance of his new show, “Making Love Songs,” at 54 Below. Read More...— Stephen Holden,
The New York Times
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"Tony DeSare, an accomplished young singer who deserves to become a household name."
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— Rick Rogers,
The Oklahoman
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DeSare is the real deal, cut from the same cloth as a Connick or a Bublé, but with a style and approach all his own, a natural knack for phrasing that reflects an admitted Sinatra influence and a polished stage presence that belies his age. Read More...
— David A. Frye,
Palm Beach Daily News
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But Tony DeSare was the star of the show, and he performed the bulk of the material on a generous program. That program consisted of standards by the likes of Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Henry Mancini and Jule Styne, more contemporary songs by Bruce Springsteen and Prince, and a few by DeSare himself. The DeSare songs held their own in such exalted company, passing the time pleasantly enough while not being particularly memorable. Read More...
— Jim Ruggirello,
Gazettes.com Long Beach, CA
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A female fan was overheard remarking that Tony DeSare was “dreamy” as she exited his show Friday at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club. Her reaction summed up the effect the good-looking singer with a brilliant smile had on an audience beguiled by his music and charm.
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— Tom Alvarez,
Examiner.com
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"With a warm, textured croon, DeSare’s vocal style incorporates everything from Billy Joel’s conversational cadence to Frank Sinatra’s flair for the dramatic.
Although he is a skilled interpreter with an excellent set of influences, DeSare also enjoys writing his own material, which fits nicely in the classic pop and jazz vein."
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— Tad Hendrickson,
New Jersey Star Ledger
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"Though possessing a similar stage presence, sensual sound and the lean looks of a young Sinatra, DeSare nevertheless proved that he is a multi-threat original when it comes to his other gifts as a songwriter and pianist---talents which were on ample display during this concert." Read More...— Tom Alvarez,
Examiner.com
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"I fully expect to be telling my grandkids one day that I saw Tony DeSare back in the early years. And I hope he'll be back with the ISO many times before then." Read More...— Lou Harry,
Indianapolis Business Journal
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Tony DeSare, a baby Sinatra, set the scene for his reverent centennial tribute, “Mercer, Moon River and Me,” at the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel Read More...— Stephen Holden,
The New York Times
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