The Charles R. Wood Theater in association with Regional Radio Group present "Tony Desare"
Singer, pianist and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his recent performances at the legendary jazz club Birdland, the elegant Café 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." United Press International called him "the freshest face on the saloon circuit with a straight-forward 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." 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 New York'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 and at the same time blends 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 in May 2005 by 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. He performed selections from the CD on national broadcasts of the CBS Early Show, NBC Weekend Today and Fox News Channel. His tour to promote the album brought him to New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis and more.
Tony composed and performed the title theme to My Date With Drew, an independent documentary feature film about a guy who has 30 days and $1100 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 nationwide in 2005. The movie's theme song, "If I Had Drew," is featured on the CD.
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 perform with the Duke Ellington Orchestra at Bir
Tickets on sale for members only with code until February 5th
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Charles R. Wood Theater
207 Glen St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Phone: (518) 798-9663 Ext 30
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woodtheater.org
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