Singer | Writer | New Yorker
NYC-based singer (mostly jazz) and writer. Lover of words, food, and all things Italian.
Duchess celebrates the release of our new EP, “Harmony for the Holidays,” with a special show at the place where it all started: 55 Bar. With Michael Cabe on piano, Matt Aronoff on bass, and Jared Schonig on drums. Ugly Christmas/Hanukkah sweaters mandatory. (No cover!)
Returning to my favorite listening room in town for an intimate evening of piano/vocal duets with Ehud Asherie. Ticket link coming soon.
What could be more romantic than live jazz in the loveliest listening room in New York City? I’ll be joined by Steve Einerson (piano), Noah Garabedian (bass), and Chris Byars (saxophone). Ticket link coming soon.
Duchess reunites with the great Wycliffe Gordon for one evening of his annual run at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. Ticket link coming soon.
Duchess’s new EP will be released just in time for your holiday playlists! The album features some new arrangements by Oded “Charlie” Lev-Ari and a swinging band (Jesse Lewis, Michael Cabe, Matt Aronoff, Charles Ruggiero, and special guests Nadje Noordhuis, Anat Cohen and Nick Finzer). The beautiful cover art was designed by Joel Holland. This is a digital-only release. Stay tuned for more ordering information.
Reuniting with Mike Sailors and his nonet for a swinging evening in Tribeca. $20 table seating; $10 bar.
Duchess swings by beautiful Pinehurst, NC to perform for the Carolina Phil's 9th annual gala for music education.
The Pamlico Musical Society brings Duchess to North Carolina. Tickets HERE.
Guesting with singer, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist Leo Sidran! Tickets HERE.
Duchess debuts at Mezzrow. Featuring John Merrill (guitar) and Matt Aronoff (bass). Tickets HERE.
An evening of vocal/guitar duo (two sets) with John Merrill.
Duchess brings #girlongirlharmony to the midwest! Details here: http://orangecityarts.net/event/july-25-duchess/
Duchess brings three-part harmony and patriotic tunes to Kingsborough Community College's Hot Summer Nights concert series! Details HERE.
Details here: https://communityartsprogram.org/summer-concert-series/
We'll be joined by an amazing band! Reserve your tickets HERE.
Details here: https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/duchess/
Details here: http://torontojazz.com/concert/duchess-0
Get your tickets here: http://www.rochesterjazz.com/
Songs of the Spanish Civil War with Bruce Barthol & friends. More info/tickets HERE.
Celebrating the music of Benny Goodman with the great Ken Peplowski & friends. More details here: http://morrismuseum.org/jazz-showcase/.
An evening of duo with celebrated Los Angeles-based guitarist Bruce Forman, making a rare NYC appearance! Reserve here: https://www.mezzrow.com/events/3713-hilary-gardner-bruce-forman.
Singing some #girlongirlharmony in one of the loveliest rooms in town, against the sweeping backdrop of Central Park. Sets at 7:30 & 9:30pm. Tickets are on sale now.
Backing up the marvelous singer-songwriter Kat Edmonson at her residency at City Vineyard.
With Greg Ruggiero (guitar) and Noah Garabedian (bass). Sets at 12:30 and 2:15pm. Reservations recommended.
Performing tunes from The Late Set with pianist Ehud Asherie. Tickets $10 (members), $15 (nonmembers).
Duchess will be at Tilles Center for a great series, Jazz Cafe at Tilles, curated by drummer Matt Wilson. Join us and our great band: Carmen Staaf on piano, Matt Aronoff on bass and Paul Wells on drums. There may be a special guest, too!
Duchess is thrilled to be heading to Boca Grande, FL to perform at the Friends of Boca Grande, All That Jazz series. SOLD OUT
$10 cover; reservations encouraged.
Swinging tunes in a classic Old New York-style cocktail room with Greg Ruggiero (guitar) and Murray Wall (bass).
Duchess brings #girlongirlharmony to the NY Hot Jazz Festival Stage at Winter Jazzfest. One set only!
I'm looking forward to ringing in 2018 at one of the loveliest listening rooms in town with some of my very favorite musicians, led by the wonderful Harry Allen. Seating is very limited; reserve HERE!