Anthony D’Alessandro is a pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader based in Toronto, Ontario. His own bands have been showcased in many notable venues and festivals across Ontario including the Toronto Summer Music Festival, the Jazz Sudbury Festival, the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival, the Jazz Bistro, and the Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, among others. He often performs alongside many of Canada’s great jazz musicians including Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke, Reg Schwager, Steve Wallace, Kevin Turcotte, Pat Collins, and Ernesto Cervini.
Anthony’s music has also taken him throughout the United States and Europe including performances at festivals in Iowa, Florida, and composition at the Casalmaggiore International Music Festival in Casalmaggiore, Italy.
In November 2020, Anthony released a four-part solo piano suite entitled ‘Reflections’, that was supported by the CBC and the Canada Council for the Arts. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Toronto.
Performances
Twilight Jazz and Blooz Series Part 2: New York in Niagara featuring the Benny Benack III Quartet
Spirit In Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
TWILIGHT JAZZ & BLUES SERIES: CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY – CAITY GYORGY QUARTET
The Hare Wine Co., 769 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0