Since receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of the Arts, Tony has been active in the Philadelphia music scene for over thirty five years. In the past he has performed with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Artie Shaw Orchestra and Glenn Miler Orchestra. He has also performed with jazz notables such as Slide Hampton, JJ Johnson, Al Grey, Bill Watrous, Clark Terry, Jon Faddis, Richie Cole, Frank Foster, Stanley Turrentine, Lockjaw Davis, Bob Mintzer, Joey DeFrancesco, Charles Earland, Trudy Pitts, Don Paterson, Natalie Cole and Fredy Cole. Tony can be found on recordings with jazz artists Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Buddy DeFranco, Denis DiBlasio, John Swana, Larry McKenna and Robben Ford, Tony is currently playing with The Eleventet, the Captain Black Big Band, the Larry McKenna Jazz
Orchestra, City Rhythm Orchestra, Dave Stahl Big Band and Chico’s Vibe. He also is currently teaching at Moravian College, Swarthmore College and Saint Joseph University.
Tom Angello – Drums
John Guida – Sax
Tony DeSantis – Trumpet
Steve Beskrone – Bass
Jason Long – Keys