Laughing At Life
Available on CD/Vinyl/Digitally
Duchess – the trio featuring rising-star New York singers Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner & Melissa Stylianou – has won hearts far and wide with its insouciant swing, sweet-toned harmonies and a stage presence that has proved irresistible to audiences from coast to coast, across Canada and even in Israel. In the words of The New Yorker, these virtuoso entertainers “traffic in delight,” as they channel the inspiration of vintage vocal trios into a fun-loving package that feels utterly up-to-date. Reviewing Duchess’s 2015 eponymous debut album, DownBeat declared the trio “a beacon of jovial esprit,” with Time Out New York praising the disc as “playful… elegant… winning.” Now Duchess presents its second album: Laughing at Life, to be released by Anzic Records on February 10, 2017. The track list includes beloved songs by Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington and Ray Charles, as well as lesser-known numbers given the infectious Duchess spin.
Track List
- Swing Brother Swing [03:11]
- On the Sunny Side of the Street [03:49]
- Laughing at Life [06:08]
- Everybody Loves My Baby [03:14]
- Stars Fell on Alabama [04:27]
- Give Him the Ooh La La [03:43]
- Where Would You Be Without Me [03:07]
- Creole Love Call [05:59]
- Hallelujah I Love Her (Him) So [03:30]
- Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye [05:02]
- Strip Polka [03:07]
- Here’s to the Losers [04:57]
- We’ll Meet Again [02:58]
- Dawn (Bonus Track) [02:07]
Credits
Duchess is Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Melissa Stylianou Piano: Michael Cabe Bass: Matt Aronoff Drums: Jared Schonig Guitar (Except 2,4,5,8,12)): Jesse Lewis Tenor Saxophone (1,3,11,12): Jeff Lederer Special Guests: Clarinet (4,13): Anat Cohen Trombone and Vocal (5,8): Wycliffe Gordon Recorded May 26, June 4 & 14, 2016 at Sear Sound, New York NY Engineered by Chris Allen Mixed by Brian Montgomery Mastered by Mark Wilder, Battery Studios, New York, NY