July 8, 2010 | Piece for Mitchum's Hardest Working Person in America
Check out this 2 minute piece on an 86 year old piano tuner that bikes all around LA to tune pianos. Tony composed the music! Also, you can help promote the video by easily clicking on the Vote for Tamela button...no registration required. The Hardest Working person In America
May 10, 2010 | Pics from Tony's Carnegie Hall debut with the NY Pops
Here's a link to pics from Tony's debut at Carnegie Hall. It was a great night with the NY Pops featuring Tony, Frank Sinatra, Jr, Steve Tyrell, John Pizzarelli, Liz Smith and Michael Feinstein among others. http://playbill.com/multimedia/gallery//1258/?pnum=10
April 15, 2010 | New Music Video shot in Los Angeles at the Steinway Showroom.
Check out the new video! It's a new original song called "How I Feel For You". I shot it last month in LA at the Steinway showroom in Hollywood and it was directed by Brian Herzlinger. The track features Ed Decker on guitar, Steve Doyle on bass and Mike Klopp on drums. Feel free to repost and share to get it out there! How I Feel For You - Tony DeSare Video
March 11, 2010 | Promo Video for upcoming March 19th show in Miami with John Pizzarelli
February 23, 2010 | Review of show with Indianapolis Pops
Here's the review from the Indianapolis Examiner for the show with the Indianapolis Pops. Click here to read it off the Examiner website
"Tony DeSare is often compared to modern day crooners Michael Buble and Harry Connick, Jr.However, based on his stunning performance this past Saturday evening in a Valentine's Romance concert, with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, it is safe to declare that DeSare's style is closer to that of the late Frank Sinatra, who was a master of phrasing and interpreter of lyrics.
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.
In a program filled with song selections from the American Songbook, the always effervescent Jack Everly, Pops conductor of the ISO, led the orchestra comprised of exceptional musicians, with his usual skill and flair.
Setting the tone for an evening dedicated to love, the concert's first half included songs such as Moon River, a medley of songs composed by Johnny Mercer (which included Jeeper's Creepers), and Laura. Also included was the theme from the 1963 film, Charade.
The second half of the concert consisted of vocals and piano solos performed by DeSare, accompanied by his own musicians---Steve Doyle on bass, an amazing Edward Decker on an electric seven string guitar and the entire symphony orchestra.
Alternating between the piano and mike stand, DeSare was poised and at ease as he sang both standards and his own compositions. Moving effortlessly about the stage and bantering easily with the audience, he conveyed a charm and showmanship which connected him solidly to an engaged audience and showcased his considerable appeal.
As his image was broadcast by live cameras and projected on a large screen suspended high above the orchestra, the telegenic DeSare sang classics such as That Old Black Magic, Just In Time, My Funny Valentine, One For My Baby, I Love A Piano, and Dream Your Dream from the musical Sweet Charity.
Illustrating his prowess as a songwriter, DeSare also performed three of his very pleasing original songs which included, Will You Marry Me:, That's How I'll Say 'I love You' and Let's Just Stay In, which is featured in the current 20th Century Fox Film, The Tooth Fairy.
Demonstrating both his jazz and piano virtuosity, the versatile DeSare delighted the audience with a totally unexpected vocal rendition of Kiss by Prince and later, a piano solo in which he performed an unconventional Autumn Leaves with an originality and passion that was astounding.
For more information about DeSare, visit his website at www.TonyDesare.com. For information about upcoming ISO concerts, visit www.indianapolissymphony.org or call 317/639-4300"
February 10, 2010 | Tony DeSare Billboard in Indianapolis
February 1, 2010 | Tony DeSare in JazzTimes
Here's a great piece from the November 2009 issue of JazzTimes..Just click on the link to open a scan of the article. Tony DeSare in Jazz Times 11-09
October 12, 2009 | Radio Show Pre-nominated for a Grammy
Tony's latest CD, Radio Show has been pre-nominated for a Grammy in the category of Traditional Pop. Still another round to go for the full nomination.
August 25, 2009 | Tony named in Downbeat's Annual Critics poll as rising star male vocalist
Check out this month's issue of Downbeat magazine (Christian McBride on the cover) where Tony made the list for rising male vocalist. Here's the link...
July 24, 2009 | Song in a Film starring the Rock and Ashley Judd
Let's Just Stay In, one of Tony's original songs from "Last First Kiss" has been picked up for the upcoming 20th Century Fox fim, "The Tooth Fairy", starring Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) and Ashley Judd. The movie also stars Billy Crystal and Julie Andrews and is scheduled to come out early next year.
May 6, 2009 | Tony's new radio show on Music of Your Life Radio
Tune in on Saturday and Sunday (May 9, 10) to Music of Your Life radio to hear Tony's new radio show. There are over 40 affiliates across the country, or you can listen life on www.musicofyourlife.com. Stay tuned for more info!
March 8, 2009 | Catch Tony DeSare on Martini in the Morning between 9 an 10am PST
Tony will be live in the Martini in the Morning Studios in LA on Thursday morning talking about the new CD. Go to www.martiniinthemorning.com or www.mitm.com to stream live. The 9:00am hour will begin with a phone interview with legendary songwriter, Jack Lawrence, whose "All or Nothing at All" was recently recorded by Tony.
For more than two years, MITM.com has earned its spot as one of the top Internet Radio Stations on the planet. You can listen on the radio at 1480 KPHX, or you can stream us live at home, work, anywhere you can access the internet (even your iPhone or Blackberry handheld devices).
February 17, 2009 | Tony on FoxNews.Com Strategy Room
Tune in today, Tuesday, February 17 from 12-1pm as Tony joins the Strategy Room with Carson Kressley. www.foxnews.com/strategyroom
February 16, 2009 | Tony's new YouTube Promo
February 9, 2009 | Tony is pick of the week on USA Today's playlist
Tony's original, A Little Bit Closer, was selected as one of Elysa Gardner's picks of the week in USA Today. Click here to see it!
January 29, 2009 | Tony on the Strategy Room on FoxNews.Com
Tune in to the Strategy Room on FoxNews.com today – Thursday, January 29 at 4:00 PM – to see Tony DeSare discuss and play selections from his new Telarc CD “Radio Show.”
While the Strategy Room usually presents round-table discussions, the 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM hour will feature Tony exclusively. The popular digital TV channel “Strategy Room,” which has about 750,000 viewers from around the world at any given time, is the latest channel from Fox News, the most popular cable news network in the country. You can watch at www.foxnews.com/strategyroom.
January 20, 2009 - January 20, 2009 | New CD, Radio Show, available now!
Preview the first several tracks of Radio Show by clicking on the link at the top of the site. You can buy the whole CD now on iTunes or order through Amazon by clicking on the links to the right.
Tony recently taped his first PBS special! It wil. . .
Tony recently taped his first PBS special! It will be airing on Maryland Public Television when Radio Show is released.
New CD, Radio Show, to be released January 20, 200. . .
New CD, Radio Show, to be released January 20, 2009! CD is a concept album that spans generations of pop music and all takes place in the realm of radio.
The CD features a duet with star jazz singer, Jane Monheit, on New Order's Bizarre Love Triangle. Joe Piscopo lends his voiceover talents to bring several different radio DJ characters to life.
Other songs include: Get Happy Johnny B Goode The Times They are A-Changin' Lazy River Easy Lover Hallelujah I Lover Her So + 5 new Tony DeSare originals