The Rotary Centre for the Arts is closing out its 2024鈥�25 performance season with one of Canada鈥檚 most exciting young jazz talents.
The Anthony D鈥橝lessandro Quartet will perform on Wednesday, June 25, bringing a night of rhythm, groove, and world-class musicianship to 琉璃神社.
Toronto-based D鈥橝lessandro is quickly becoming a standout name in Canadian jazz. Known for his dynamic swing and sharp technique, the pianist, composer, and bandleader has performed at major venues like the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club in New York, and Toronto鈥檚 Koerner Hall.
His 2024 debut album Searchin鈥� is earning high praise. Jersey Jazz Magazine called it 鈥渁 gem of an album,鈥� while French publication Paris Move described it as 鈥渦plifting and feel-good.鈥� One of his standout compositions, Tune for Monty, was featured on CBC Music鈥檚 鈥淪ongs You Need to Hear.鈥�
D鈥橝lessandro will be joined by Benny Benack III, Ernesto Cervini, Jonathan Chapman, and guest Zachary Griffin.
鈥淭here鈥檚 something here for all jazz lovers,鈥� says Andrew Stauffer, the RCA鈥檚 Theatre Programming Director. 鈥淎nthony鈥檚 compositions draw on a variety of jazz styles鈥攃alypso, swing, waltzes鈥攁nd the quartet executes them wonderfully.鈥�
, and there鈥檚 a special offer for music fans aged 30 and under鈥�30 per cent off regular ticket prices.
While the D鈥橝lessandro show wraps up the 2024鈥�25 RCA Presents season, the Rotary Centre has more plans. On Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. the public is invited to a free Launch Party to kick off the 2025鈥�26 season.
The event will feature live performances, season previews, and big announcements. Seating is limited, so it鈥檚 a .
