Singer | Writer | New Yorker
NYC-based singer (mostly jazz) and writer. Lover of words, food, and all things Italian.
I’m delighted to join the marvelous saxophonist Sam Taylor and his swinging band at this this celebration of pre-prohibition era New York City. Get your tickets HERE.
I’ll be backed by a very swinging trio at the Django in Tribeca : Steve Einerson (piano), Elias Bailey (bass), & Willard Dyson (drums).
I’m thrilled to be joined by two brilliant and hilarious musicians, Bruce Forman (guitar) and Ken Peplowski (clarinet/saxophone) for an evening of many laughs and very swinging music in Greenwich Village. Please note earlier start time: sets at 7:30 and 9pm! Reservations HERE.
Duchess performs at the DeMiero Jazz Fest in Edmonds, WA.
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). Tickets HERE.
I’ll be joining the wonderful musicians James Chirillo (guitar) and Neal Caine (bass) for some late-afternoon jazz at the Lovelace. No cover!
Returning to my favorite listening room in town for an intimate evening of piano/vocal duets with Ehud Asherie. Sets are at 7:30 and 9pm (you can live stream from the Mezzrow website!). Tickets HERE.
Duchess is the special guest at this vocal series curated by Janis Siegel and Lauren Kinhan. Lots of other wonderful singers on the roster; tickets and details HERE.
Duchess will be performing a short showcase during the APAP convention this year. The event is open and free to the public and you don’t need to be registered to attend. Hope to see you there!
Duchess will be performing a short showcase during the APAP convention this year. The event is open and free to the public and you don’t need to be registered to attend. Hope to see you there!
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!)
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.