Tony Desare: The Piano Show Featuring “RHAPSODY IN BLUE”
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, MidlandThe triple threat singer/pianist/songwriter, Tony DeSare, takes you on a journey that celebrates the timeless piano legends who have become the cornerstone of pop music culminating with Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody In Blue. Musical stops along the way highlight favorites sung by Tony with songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, Journey, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis. Named a Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning 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 fourth top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, the Today Show and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei. DeSare has also collaborated with Youtube icons Postmodern Jukebox. 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, now streaming on all platforms. DeSare's latest single "Paris Always Will Have You" was released in early 2024 and available on all streaming […]