"Moon River, Mercer & Me"
Tony DeSare, Jazz Vocalist
TONY DESARE - BIOGRAPHY
Singer, pianist and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his recent performances at the legendary jazz club Birdland, the elegant Cafe Carlyle, Jazz at Lincoln Center and his new big band show which debuted at the fabled Sands Hotel in Atlantic City. "With his dark hair, bright brown eyes and toothpaste smile that rarely fades," raved The New York Times, "he exhibits the slicked-up charm of an early 60's pop star with Rat Pack dreams." "Tony DeSare has an enthusiasm for his material and a straightforward delivery that is hard to beat in a profession that already has too many overly mannered divas. You'll be seeing him around a lot, and very soon," said United Press International. MSNBC praised him as "an engaging singer, with a warm, clear, mellifluous voice and some real stage charisma."
Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality. His takes on classic standards and sophisticated original compositions have earned him a reputation as one of the country's hottest young singer/pianists. His sound is romantic, swinging and sensual, but what sets Tony apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh while simultaneously blending seamlessly with the Great American Songbook. Tony has the capability to glide from a standard by George Gershwin to a contemporary classic by Tom Waits to one of his inventive original songs with ease.
"Want You," Tony's debut CD, debuted at #16 on the Billboard chart when it was released by the Grammy Award winning label Telarc International. The CD includes standards like "Two For The Road," "Just In Time," and "I Wish You Love," as well as originals "Marry Me," "How I Will Say I Love You," and the title track. His successful tour to promote the album has brought him to New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Palm Beach, Detroit and Philadelphia and will continue this year in Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis and more. In September 2005, his new big band show was presented by "Saturday Night Live" alum Joe Piscopo in Atlantic City and was brought back by popular demand for an encore performance in November.
Tony has performed selections from the CD on national broadcasts of the CBS Early Show, NBC Weekend Today Show and the WGN Network. He was profiled on Fox News Channel and will be featured on an upcoming special this spring on PBS's NJN network.
Tony composed and performed the title theme to My Date With Drew, the documentary sensation about an ordinary guy who has 30 days and $1,100 to get a date with Drew Barrymore. It has been featured on "The Tonight Show," "The Today Show," Playboy Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Premiere. The film - awarded top honors at the New York Gen Arts Festival, the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and the Vail Film Festival - was released in theatres around the country in the summer of 2005. The movie's theme song, "(I'd Have It All) If I Had Drew," is featured on the CD. Tony is featured on the special bonus material on the film's DVD edition, released in January 2006. Tony was personally selected by Sam Arlen, son of Harold Arlen, the composer of classic songs like "Over The Rainbow," "Get Happy," and "Stormy Weather," to participate in a special tribute show for the 2005 Harold Arlen
And The Critics Said...
"An engaging singer, with a warm, clear, mellifluous voice and some real stage charisma."
MSNBC
"...he exhibits the slicked-up charm of an early 60's pop star with Rat Pack dreams."
The New York Times
"DeSare has an enthusiasm for his material and a straightforward delivery that is hard to beat..."
United Press International
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