Tony DeSare

Biography

Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality. Named a “Rising Star Male Vocalist” in DownBeat magazine, DeSare has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with Don Rickles and major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old-school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, and the Today Show. His music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei, and DeSare has also collaborated with YouTube icons Postmodern Jukebox. DeSare can be seen on Hulu's Godfather of Harlem (season 3/Ep 9) performing the Sinatra classic "That's Life." 

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DeSare's "Lush Life" recording debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Chart and he released Song Diaries Vol. 2 in early 2022. His latest singles, available on all streaming platforms, include "Two Sleepy People," "Let's Do It," and "My Blue Heaven."  
 
Beyond his well-regarded turns as a singer/pianist, DeSare is also an accomplished composer. He not only won first place in the USA Songwriting Contest but has written the theme song for the motion picture My Date with Drew, several broadcast commercials, and has composed the full soundtracks for the Hallmark Channel's Love Always, Santa, Lifetime's Nanny Nightmare and A Welcome Home Christmas. His sound is romantic, swinging, and sensual, but what sets DeSare apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and contemporary while paying homage to the Great American Songbook. His compositions include a wide range of tender, funny, and soulful sounds that can be found on his top-selling recordings.

DeSare’s forthcoming appearances this season include The Cleveland Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Seattle Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony, Grand Teton Music Festival, Rockport Music, and Birdland Theatre.

New recordings, originals, and videos of standards are released regularly on DeSare's YouTube channel, Apple Music, and Spotify. Follow Tony on Facebook, and Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube to stay connected.
 

Tony DeSare is a Yamaha Artist. For more information, visit https://www.tonydesare.com/.