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Evan Christopher looks back at early New Orleans jazz - Charleston Post Courier https://t.co/ozG83sus1E

— Jazz music view (@Jazzmusicview) 7 de junho de 2017

Toronto with DUCHESS, Hilton Head with Evan Christopher & Ehud Asherie

The photo above was taken during a recent shoot I did for Melodyville, a new boutique booking company helmed by musician friends. I'm excited to be a part of what they're creating! 

DUCHESS had a blast during our recent 4 night run at 55 bar to celebrate our new CD, Laughing at Life. DownBeat's Allen Morrison gave the show a rave review and every single set was standing room only.

This month finds me getting ready to hit the road again: DUCHESS is headed to Toronto for a 3-night stint at the Jazz Bistro (3/23-25), then I'll be at the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head, SC for two nights with pianist Ehud Asherie and clarinetist Evan Christopher (3/31-4/1). First, though, I'll be singing at North Square's jazz brunch right here in NYC on Sunday, March 19 with guitarist Greg Ruggiero and bassist Joel Forbes.

Don't forget! DUCHESS has launched a podcast: Harmony & Hijinks with DUCHESS! New episodes feature interviews with Cecile McLorin Salvant and Jane Monheit, plus a track-by-track exploration of our new album. Subscribe HERE and don't forget to leave us a review!!

Please visit www.hilarygardner.com for a complete list of upcoming performances. Hope to see you at a show soon!
Love,
Hilary

Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road

The Sidney Bechet Society, Ltd.® was formed in July of 1997. Its charter is to promote the music inspired by Sidney Bechet. Our first jazz concert featuring Bob Wilber and Benny Waters, was named Concert of the Year by Joe Klee in the Mississippi Rag for the year 1997. The same honor was extended to our jazz concert in 1998 and 2001. We continue to present some of New York’s highest quality traditional jazz, this year returning to The Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space, at 95th & Broadway, with five top notch shows.

Monday, October 14 – 7:15pm — Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road

Evan Christopher, New Orleans-based ambassador of the Creole clarinet style, returns to The Bechet Society stage for what has become an annual event to honor reed-master, Sidney Bechet.

For 2013, a duo CD release from pianist Eli Yamin, Louie’s Dream: Celebrating Our Jazz Heroes anchors the program. Inspired originals, choice standards and Bechet rarities delivered with refined heat and drive aim to convey the essence of the artists they most admire. Joining Evan and Eli are vocalist Hilary Gardner and cornetist Randy Reinhart. BassistThaddeus Exposé and drummer LaFrae Sci round out the rhythm section. As an extra treat, Louis Armstrong alumnus Marty Napoleon, composer of the tune “Louie’s Dream”, makes a special appearance.

From: http://www.sidneybechet.org