Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter 
April 10 & 11, 2026 | 8PM

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Tony DeSare, piano & vocals
Aubrey Logan, trombone & vocals
John Manzari, tap dancer & vocals

David Rourke, guitar
Dylan Shamat, bass
Michael Klopp, drums

Tonight's program selections will be announced from the stage.

Meet the Conductor

Stuart Chafetz is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Columbus Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor of the Chautauqua and Marin Symphonies. Chafetz, a conductor celebrated for his dynamic and engaging podium presence, is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent and this season Chafetz will be on the podium in Detroit, Ft Worth, Naples, Buffalo, North Carolina and Seattle. He enjoys a special relationship with The Phoenix Symphony where he leads multiple programs annually

He’s had the privilege to work with renowned artists including Ne-Yo, Ben Folds, Natalie Merchant, Leslie Odom Jr., En Vogue, Kenny G, David Foster w/Catherine McPhee, The O’Jays, Chris Botti, 2 Cellos, Hanson, Rick Springfield, Michael Bolton, Kool & The Gang, Jefferson Starship, America, Little River Band, Brian McKnight, Roberta Flack, George Benson, Richard Chamberlain, The Chieftains, Jennifer Holliday, John Denver, Marvin Hamlisch, Thomas Hampson, Wynonna Judd, Jim Nabors, Randy Newman, Jon Kimura Parker and Bernadette Peters.

He previously held posts as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu Symphony for twenty years, Chafetz would also conduct the annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during that time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Symphony and Pops. He’s led numerous Spring Ballet productions at the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

When not on the podium, Chafetz makes his home near San Francisco, California, with his wife Ann Krinitsky. Chafetz holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a master’s from the Eastman School of Music.

Tony DeSare, piano and vocals

Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness and robust musicality. Named Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas and headlining major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, the Today Show and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut George Takei. DeSare has also collaborated with Youtube supergroup Postmodern Jukebox. He has been a featured guest artist with over 100 symphony orchestras with some highlights including the Cleveland Orchestra, The New York Pops, The San Francisco Symphony, The Houston Symphony, and the Chicago Symphony.

Notwithstanding his critically acclaimed turns as a singer/pianist, DeSare is also an accomplished award-winning composer. He not only won first place in the USA Songwriting Contest, but has written the theme song for the motion picture My Date With Drew, several broadcast commercials and has scored five films. His sound is romantic, swinging and sensual, but what sets DeSare apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and contemporary, yet pays homage to the Great American Songbook.

Tony has a strong presence on social media and continues to release his "song diaries", recordings from his home studio that started in 2020 and now number in the 100s. Tony has numerous recordings available on all platforms and playlists.

Tony DeSare is a Yamaha Artist.

Aubrey Logan, trombone and vocals

Aubrey Logan has been called “the Queen of Sass,” but her artistry goes far deeper than charm. A world-class jazz vocalist and trombonist, she fuses powerhouse vocals with dazzling musicianship and an engaging stage presence that makes every performance unforgettable. From her earliest days—winning the Jury and Audience Awards at the prestigious Shure Montreux Jazz Festival Voice Competition—Aubrey has been charting her own course through the worlds of jazz, pop, soul, and funk.

Now, with her newest release, Aubrey Logan and Her Bigger Than Average Band, she’s turning up the spotlight on the qualities that have always set her apart. Backed by a vibrant, hard-swinging ensemble, Aubrey delivers jazz vocals brimming with personality, performances that balance technical brilliance with sheer joy, and arrangements that breathe new life into the art form. Each track showcases her rare ability to be both musically adventurous and emotionally direct, making the album as accessible to newcomers as it is thrilling for seasoned jazz lovers.

Her collaborative spirit is as bold as her sound. Aubrey has shared the stage with artists across the musical spectrum, from Alabama Shakes and The Commodores to Meghan Trainor, Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, and Kenny Lattimore. She’s also been featured in two nationally televised PBS Specials, toured internationally with Dave Koz and with Postmodern Jukebox, and brought her music to legendary stages including Radio City Music Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Hollywood Bowl. Along the way, she has landed multiple Top 10 Billboard Jazz albums, further cementing her reputation as one of the most dynamic and versatile performers in contemporary jazz.

In an era when jazz continues to evolve, Aubrey Logan stands out as an artist who honors the tradition while fearlessly pushing it forward. With Aubrey Logan and Her Bigger Than Average Band, she offers a sound that is bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than ever.

John Manzari, tap dancer and vocals

John Manzari is an Ovation Award and Helen Hayes Award nominated dancer, singer, choreographer, and teacher. 

Stage credits include the Broadway revival of Funny Girl (OBC); TUTS’ White Christmas; MUNY's Anything Goes; Encores! The Tap Dance Kid; Off Broadway’s Maurice Hines: Tappin’ Thru Life; Caleb Teicher’s Bzzz; Bessie Award winning production Chasing Magic; 42ND Street; The Wiz is 40: A Celebration in Dance and Music; and Sophisticated Ladies. 

Television credits include Law & Order SVU; the PBS specials Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future; Rooted; The Kennedy Center at 50; and Michael Feinstein at the Rainbow Room; Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; Good Morning America; The View; The Jerry Lewis Telethon; and So You Think You Can Dance. 

Concerts include one man shows RECENTER and The First Set; guest appearances with symphonies across North America i.e. New York, Edmonton, Seattle, Houston, and DC (National & American) and bands such as The Hot Sardines; Dorrance Dance; Jazz at Lincoln Center, Fall for Dance; Canada’s Fall for Dance North; Amelia Island Dance Festival; and Gold Coast Dance Festival. John can be seen in the documentary about his mentor Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back. Film credits include Reimagined, I Get Knocked Down and the award-winning short films To: Everything I Love, Slip, and Leonard Soloway’s Broadway. His short film – Ghost – was an official selection for Fall for Dance North's 8-Count Short Film Festival 2024.

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