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2026 Juno nominee
“What makes City Lights so compelling is its warmth. Beneath its technical polish and compositional ambition lies a joy that is unmistakably human. The music swings, breathes, and even smiles. ”
Hailed by The WholeNote Magazine as a pianist with a “natural feeling for swing and groove” and “scintillating technique,” Toronto-based pianist Anthony D’Alessandro has been steadily making his mark on the national and international jazz scenes. Following the release of his critically acclaimed 2024 debut album Searchin’, D’Alessandro has maintained a busy touring schedule across Canada, the United States, South America, and Europe.
D’Alessandro is proud to announce the release of his sophomore recording City Lights, (nominated for Jazz Album of the Year at 2026 JUNOs) an original jazz album inspired by the many cities his music has brought him to. City Lights shines a light on the next generation of jazz stars. Alongside D’Alessandro, the album features trumpeter Summer Camargo, the youngest ever member of the famed Saturday Night Live band, as well as Canadian-born, New York City-based rising star tenor saxophonist Jacob Chung. D’Alessandro’s rhythm section is filled out with his long-time collaborators, bassist Jonathan Chapman and JUNO-winning drummer Ernesto Cervini. The album features vocal powerhouse Jennarie on Oversight, a ballad co-written with D’Alessandro.
City Lightstakes the form of a musical suite, featuring seven original compositions and two James P. Johnson’s stride piano pieces reimagined for piano trio.
City Lights sees D’Alessandro taking the next step into the world of bandleading, with a cohesive, original jazz project that honours many elements of jazz history while telling a musical story all its own.
City Lights was released worldwide on Friday, October 24th 2025.
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Pan M 360 - Album Review
by Frédéric Cardin
Dec 2025
"Good vibes and artistic excellence united under one roof, we’ll take extra of this in these times.”
Jazz Life Magazine, Japan - Album Review
by Tokiwa Takehiko
Feb 2026
"Following the release of his stunning debut album in 2024, Toronto-based pianist Anthony D’Alessandro presents a substantial second album.”
Jazz Journal UK - Album Review
by John White
Dec 12, 2025
"This session led by Toronto-based pianist Anthony D’Alessandro is a joy to listen to from beginning to end.”
Jersey Jazz Magazine Review
by Joe Lang
Nov 2025
One of the most impressive of the young jazz pianists on the scene today is Toronto-based Anthony D’Alessandro. His second album as a leader, City Lights is an impressive follow-up to his 2024 album, Searchin’.
Midwest Book Review - Album Review by Midwest Book Review
Nov 2025
”City Lights is a rhythmic celebration of urban life and a welcome addition to jazz music libraries, highly recommended!”
Paris Move - Album Review
by Thierry De Clemensat
Oct 24, 2025
“City Lights, his sophomore release, showcases not only D’Alessandro’s growth as a composer but also the vitality of a new generation of Canadian jazz musicians making their mark globally.”
Anthony D’Alessandro Details Sophomore Album ‘City Lights’
by Christopher Gondola
Sept 24, 2025
"D’Alessandro and his band deliver a project that celebrates jazz history while pushing the music forward.”
Canadiana Suite - Radio Interview from Winnipeg, Canada
Nov 4, 2025
Canadiana Suite host Gareth Rice interviews Anthony D’Alessandro about his new album “City Lights”.
OMNI News Interviews 2026 JUNO Nominee Anthony D’Alessandro
Feb 9, 2026
OMNI News interviews 2026 JUNO Nominee Anthony D’Alessandro about his music, JUNO nomination, and Italian background.
Making a Scene - Album Review
by Dee Dee McNeil
Dec 3, 2025
"D’Alessandro has chosen the crème de la crème in Canadian musicians to join him on this “City Lights” excursion. His original compositions shine.”
Salt Peanuts* - Album Review
by Jan Granlie
Nov 20, 2025
"A fun, relaxing and retrospective release!”
Listening Sessions - Album Review “Seven New and Upcoming Records to Dig”
by Robert C. Gilbert
Feb 12, 2026
"The end result [of City Lights] is another jazz album that harkens to the past yet isn’t stuck in it.”
Audio Cinema em Casa - Album Review “Best Jazz Albums of 2025”
by Miguel Marques
Dec, 2025
"D’Alessandro manages to present us with accessible and melodic high-quality jazz with City Lights”
CD Hotlist - Album Review by Rick Anderson
Dec, 2025
"The second album by pianist and composer Anthony D’Alessandro is an unmitigated joy.”
