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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 Joe Lang
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.”
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.”
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”.
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.”
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.”
A Todo Jazz - TV Feature & Video Interview from Santiago, Chile
Oct 19, 2024
”En esta nueva entrega de A Todo Jazz, nos visita desde Canadá el connotado pianista Anthony D’Alessandro, quien de paso por Chile, repasó parte de su recorrido musical tocando con grandes artistas norteamericanos, además de detallar su paso por el país y los conciertos que brindó en Concepción y en Santiago.”
Jersey Jazz Magazine Album Review
by Joe Lang
May 5, 2024
“Toronto-based pianist Anthony D’Alessandro is a straight-ahead swinger who has released a gem of an album with Searchin’ (Self-Produced). He has strong support from trumpeter Benny Benack III, bassist Neil Swainson and drummer Ernesto Cervini. D’Alessandro has composed five of the seven selections, tunes worthy of attracting interest from other players…”
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“Songs You Need to Hear”
by Robert Rowat
May 1, 2024
“Jazz pianist Anthony D'Alessandro is probably best known for his work with Juno Award-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy (they just wrapped up a tour together), but he has now released his debut album as a leader, Searchin', and it's a hard-swinging, feel-good collection of five originals and two standards…”
Paris-Move & ABS Magazine Album Review
by Thierry De Clemensat
Apr 26, 2024
“Thanks to all our friends in the jazz album distribution network, we discover little geniuses every day, even in rainy, snowy, or stormy weather. This is the case with this composer and pianist surrounded by the best possible musicians for his project, namely Benny Benack III – Trumpet & Voice, Neil Swainson – Bass, Ernesto Cervini – Drums…”
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The Montrealer: Anthony D’Alessandro celebrates his debut album “Searchin’”
May 2, 2024
“Join Toronto based pianist, Anthony D’Alessandro, in his album release of Searchin’, a swinging jazz album featuring New York City based vocal and trumpet star Benny Benack III, and two time JUNO-award winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy…”
Punto de Jazz Con Glass - Mexico City Radio Feature with Jamie Glass
Apr 27, 2024
Radio interview with Jamie Glass for Punto de Jazz Con Glass.
Neon Jazz Interview - Kansas City Radio Feature with Joe Dimino
May 15, 2024
“Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Pianist Anthony D'Alessandro .. We caught up with this young pianist about his new 2024 CD Searchin’, a life in jazz and the future ahead.”
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Jazz.FM Jazz in the City - Toronto Radio Feature with Jaymz Bee
May 23, 2024
”Join Jaymz Bee for a three-hour love-fest of all things local. Who's got a new record? Who's playing in the clubs? If it's local to Toronto, you'll hear it here.”
V13 Media Feature - Track-by-Track: Anthony D’Alessandro Slices Through His LP ‘Searchin’’
May 23, 2024
"Canadian jazz performer Anthony D’Alessandro joins us for a track-by-track look at his new record ‘Searchin’…a forward-looking album with D’Alessandro firmly focused on the future.”
Midwest Book Review - Album Review
June 6, 2024
”Lively and captivating, Searchin’, is a choice pick for jazz connoisseurs, highly recommended!”
The Belleville Intelligencer - Album Review
July 6, 2024
”Toronto-based pianist, composer and arranger Anthony D’Alessandro leads a quartet on his debut as bandleader. Joined by Benny Benack III (trumpet/voice), Neil Swainson (bass) and Ernesto Cervini (drums) and featuring vocalist Caity Gyorgy, D’Alessandro delivers five strong original compositions and a pair of well-chosen standards.”
Jazz Halo - Album Review
Jun 22, 2024
”Deze jonge Canadese pianist heeft het allemaal, althans in zijn genre. Kennis van de jazzgeschiedenis, componeertalent om dit naar een eigen idioom te vertalen en talent als pianist.”
Canadiana Suite - Radio Interview from Winnipeg, Canada
Aug 20, 2024
Gareth Rice interviews Anthony D’Alessandro about his new album “Searchin’”.