Louis Anthony DeLise

Louis Anthony deLise is a Philadelphia-born composer, pianist, arranger, conductor, and author (DMA in composition). He has worked with Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, Luciano Pavarotti, Patti LaBelle (Grammy-winning #1 gospel album arranger/conductor), Carlos Santana, Kanye West, and others. His neoclassical debut Natural Light (2019) hit Top 10 on ZMR charts, earned “Best Neoclassical Album” and “Best New Artist” nominations, featuring Nancy Rumbel. His flute concerto Salone del Astor won NFA’s “Best Newly Published Mixed Duet” award. Author of The Professional Songwriter. Latest release: neoclassical album Iridescence (August 2024).