’Whiskey Scented Kisses’ marks their finest work yet. Leaving the ukulele far behind, Roubini embraces a more expansive palette: lush horn arrangements, seven original songs, a never-before-published gem, and two exquisitely reimagined standards. With arrangements and musical direction by Paul Pigat.
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“In an era where much of contemporary jazz vocalism leans toward polish, revivalism, or conceptual framing, Daphne Roubini arrives with something stranger, less easily categorized, and ultimately more intriguing…Whisky Scented Kisses does not simply revisit the past; it bends it, refracts it, and occasionally unsettles it.”
– Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move, France ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [Read full review]
“In a crowded field of vocal jazz releases, Whisky Scented Kisses earns its place easily. Roubini’s voice will grab you, the understated musicianship and Pigat’s arrangements make it as comfortable at a dinner party as it is under a pair of headphones”
–Tim Larsen, Jazz Views, UK [Read full review]
”This vocalist and her Black Gardenia group have capsulized old elegance and traditional jazz in a package of carefully picked repertoire and selective original music. Led by Daphne Roubini’s infectious vocals, this is a sound you won’t soon forget.”
–Dee Dee Mc Neil, Making a Scene, US [Read full article]
“…creates a mood that is reminiscent of those vintage early Billie Holiday sessions with Teddy Wilson and Lester Young-casual, intimate and irresistibly swinging with subtlety. Where’s she been hiding?” — ***Ringer of the week***
–George,W Harris, Jazz Weekly, US [Read full review]
“Fronted by stylish vocalist Daphne Roubini, Black Gardenia updates the vocal jazz sounds of the 1940s and 1950s with swinging heart.”
–Stuart Derdeyn, The Vancouver Sun, Canada [pick of March concerts]
Lucky Star - 2017
Lucky Star, blends reinterpreted classics with vintage-inspired originals, with a Vancouver jazz all-star line-up.
Produced by Daphne Roubini and Chris Davis.
Daphne Roubini —vocals, Paul Pigat —guitar,
Stephen Nikleva —guitar, Brent Gubbels —bass, Cameron Wilson —violin, and Chris Davis — trumpet and Flugelhorn.With arrangements and musical direction by Chris Davis.
“Transporting listeners to a time of martinis, and lounge suits… the fact that Roubini’s originals are indistinguishable among the stacked line-up is the biggest compliment of all.”
— Mike Usinger, Georgia Straight
“Daphne Roubini's original tunes bring to mind Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz with Billie Holiday as vocalist”.
— Stuart Derdeyn, Vancouver Sun
NO MOON AT ALL - 2012
No Moon at All, explores the mysterious place where jazz, folk and old time country meet. The first album from Black Gardenia and the beginnings of their London Jazz Meets Americana sound.
Produced by Daphne Roubini
Daphne Roubini —vocals and ukulele, Chris Davis — trumpet and flugelhorn, Andrew Smith —guitar, Jimmy Roy —lap steel, Joanie Kepler —bass, Guido Heistek — ukulele.
”A relaxed approach to old school jazz with tinges of blues, country and Western swing, with some of the hippest ukulele that you could hope to hear.”
— Ken Pickering, artistic director co-founder Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
“The musical equivalent of taking a bath in a barrel of finely aged bourbon.”
— Robert Collins, CTV