A Rat Pack Christmas with Tony DeSare

Overview

Get transported to a mid-century holiday lounge where the martinis are chilled, the horns are smooth, and the Christmas cheer has style. Tony DeSare, with his silky vocals and vintage flair, leads a festive celebration packed with seasonal swing and nostalgic sparkle. Backed by a brassy Pacific Symphony  he delivers fresh takes on holiday standards and timeless tunes that feel like they’re straight out of a snowy 1960s December. It’s a concert filled with charm, mischief, and warmth—a yuletide toast with a twist of cool.

Artists
Evan Roider, conductor
Tony DeSare, vocalist/piano
David Rourke, guitar
Dylan Shamat, bass
Pacific Symphony

Program
TRADITIONAL:  A Christmas Overture (Variations on “Deck the Halls”)
Arr. Jeff Tyzik 
POLA/WYLE: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Arr. Podd
COOTS/GILLESPIE: “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”
Arr. DeSare & Firth
GANNON/KENT:  “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Arr. Barton
WILSON: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”
Arr. Barton
BERLIN:  “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm”
DESARE: “Family Christmas Home”
Arr. Barton 
BERNARD/SMITH: “Winter Wonderland”
STYNE/CAHN: “Let it Snow”
Arr. Firth
VARIOUS Arr. Prechel: A Very Merry Sing-Along:
“Winter Wonderland,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Deck the Halls,” “Jingle Bells”
—INTERMISSION—
TRADITIONAL: “Twelve Days of Christmas”
Arr. Catingub 
MARTIN/BLANE: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Arr. Barton
BERLIN/THOMPSON: “Happy Holidays”/”It’s the Holiday Season”
Arr. Firth
TRADITIONAL: “Oh Holy Night”
Arr. DeSare
GRUBER: “Silent Night”
Arr. Dragon
BAXTER/MOORE: “Merry Christmas Baby”
DESARE: “Christmas For You and Me”
Orch. Firth
DESARE: The Jingle Bell Variations
ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
Arr. DeSare