Best Duchess GOGH, LLC Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 34: D is for Duchess, with our pal/mixologist, Grant Gardner 37:03

6y ago37:03

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It's a very special happy hour! We're continuing our alphabetic sojourn through the world of cocktails with a bespoke libation: the Duchess, created especially for us by the Jazz Standard's master mixologist (and erstwhile jazz guitarist) Grant Gardner (no relation to Hilary, as far as we can tell). Tune in for the story behind our eponymous tipple…

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Episode 33: “Feel the burn!” Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer rocks our wine world 53:16

6y ago53:16

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We are joined by Master Sommelier, drummer, Toto super-fan, and Hilary's erstwhile coworker, Fred Dexheimer for a funny, far-reaching chat about all things Bacchic. Being happy tipplers ourselves, we loved Fred's riffing on the many parallels between enjoying wine and making music. As Hilary can attest from their years working together in restauran…

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Episode 32: “I’ll do my best to free them, but first I want to see them,” with guest Kate McGarry 42:26

6y ago42:26

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We are joined by Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, and educator Kate McGarry for a far-reaching conversation about carrying the weight of our ancestors, being present and generous onstage, creating community, and much more (including sitting in the Kennedy family pew at church during her Massachusetts childhood). Kate is a true singers' singer a…

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Episode 31: “Malleability, focus, and…fun!” with guest Laila Biali 35:53

6y ago35:53

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Juno-nominated singer, pianist, songwriter, and radio host Laila Biali chats with us backstage at Birdland before her recent NYC show promoting her new self-titled album. Tune in to hear how a classically trained kid from Vancouver wound up gigging with Sting (and surreptitiously snapping photos during dinner at his Tuscan villa).…

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“I’d be nowhere without my friends,” with guest Catherine Russell 1:11:29

6y ago1:11:29

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Get ready for a master class on singing and life with Grammy-winning vocalist (and all-around beautiful and wise human being) Catherine Russell. Cat has shared the stage with David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, and Steely Dan (to name but a few) and, with half a dozen critically acclaimed recordings under her belt, is one of the most dynamic jazz and blues …

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"Always being the cute little kid is not good for you," with guest Nat Wolff 47:43

6y ago47:43

47:43

We're going to Hollywood! We chat with singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, erstwhile standup comic, and (oh, yeah!) MOVIE STAR Nat Wolff about his childhood music lessons with Duchess's very own Amy Cervini, what it was like growing up in show business, the importance of being nice, and the time he got pranked by Robert De Niro.…

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“Laughing and crying, you know it’s the same release,” with guest Jessica Molaskey 40:17

6y ago40:17

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We sit down with singer, actor, radio host, painter, and urbane woman-about-town Jessica Molaskey. In our chat, Jessica shares her lifelong love of Joni Mitchell and Stephen Sondheim, the joys of genre-hopping, and the fine art of trusting one’s intuition.By Duchess GOGH, LLC

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Winter Blues 20:12

6y ago20:12

20:12

The Duchess gals discuss winter, winter blues and how to avoid them.By Duchess GOGH, LLC

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"Going Home" - Laughing at Life Track by Track! 17:08

6y ago17:08

17:08

In this week’s episode we discuss a vinyl-only bonus track “Going Home,” Hebrew "R" sound pronunciation, and Dvorak's "From The New World" symphony. Also included is a seldom-heard English Horn imitation by our arranger/producer Oded Lev-Ari.

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He leaves us breathless...with guest John Dokes 43:58

6y ago43:58

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We sit down for a long-anticipated chat with one of our favorite people and vocalists, Mr. John Dokes. In true Clark Kent fashion, John is a high-powered business executive by day (after a stint as a marketing exec and comic book creator at Marvel comics, he's now Chief Marketing Officer of Accuweather) and a jazz singer and swing dancer by night.…

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"That dried-out Kraft Single is why I'm moving to Canada!" With guest Josh Wynn 29:22

6y ago29:22

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The gals of Duchess bid a very fond "bon voyage!" to our friend (and favorite sound man) Josh Wynn. Josh was responsible for not only the sound, but also some very mellifluous announcing for us at a number of gigs at Jazz Standard over the years. He's now north of the border, starting a new chapter in Amy and Melissa's hometown of Toronto, Canada, …

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“Sir, I’m wearing a name tag and a bow tie." 24:04

6y ago24:04

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We're taking a walk down memory lane...in our Doc Martens and ribbon chokers. That's right, we're turning back the clock to the 1990s and our summer jobs. Tune in to hear how Melissa went method for her stint as a Bajoran in a Canadian theme park (yes, really), while Amy and Hilary did time--er, spent time—in Alaska, working for Princess Cruises.…

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"You just scat all over that!" with Emilie-Claire Barlow 55:31

6+ y ago55:31

55:31

In our first episode of season two, we chat with Canadian vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow. We discuss the arts high school that Emilie-Claire and Amy attended, her week on an ice-breaker in the Arctic, her many cartoon voices and the term "scat."By Duchess

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2017 Update from Duchess 3:34

6+ y ago3:34

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A short and sweet update from the ladies of Duchess - Happy Holidays! Look for season 2 coming January 22, 2018.By Duchess Trio

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"Dawn" - Laughing at Life Track by Track! 12:46

7y ago12:46

12:46

We discuss our world premier recording of Vet Boswell's "Dawn," writing tune introductions and a special gift from the Boswell sisters. This episode is dedicated to Kyla Titus.

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"Flaunt your Formes" with Rachel Wirkus 40:52

7y ago40:52

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In this episode we speak with stylist, organization guru and swimwear line founder, Rachel Wirkus. Rachel got us thinking about summer with talk of Formes, her new swimwear line and also gives us some tips for organizing our closets. Speaking of summer, we also talk about our summer plans and playlists.…

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"Stay where's you to, 'till I comes where you're at!" with guest Heather Bambrick 59:22

7y ago59:22

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In this episode, we catch up with Toronto-based vocalist Heather Bambrick. We discuss the many sides of Heather including her vocal harmony roots, her recent Juno nomination for her latest solo record, her voice-over career (which gets both Melissa and Amy crying) and she teaches us some Newfanese. We also continue one of our favorite segments, "I'…

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"We'll Meet Again" - Laughing at Life Track by Track! 11:47

7y ago11:47

11:47

In this week’s episode we talk about the World War II favorite “We'll Meet Again,” Johnny Cash's version and some more beautiful clarinet work by Anat Cohen.

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"Here's to the Losers" - Laughing at Life Track by Track! 19:35

7y ago19:35

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In this week’s episode we talk about “Here's to the Losers.” We discuss Frank Sinatra's version of the song and how it informed our own, brassy 3-part harmony parts, and arranging as an outdoor activity.

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With Guest Kat Edmonson 1:11:52

7y ago1:11:52

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Kat Edmonton stops by to talk about American Idol, songwriting and her upcoming record. Also, What's New and Favorite Duchess Beers.

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"Strip Polka" - Laughing at Life Track by Track! 12:59

7y ago12:59

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In this week’s episode we talk about Johnny Mercer’s “Strip Polka.” It’s about Queenie, a stripper with a heart of gold and features tenor saxophonist, Jeff Lederer.

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"Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" - Laughing at Life Track by Track! 16:54

7y ago16:54

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In this week’s episode we talk about “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” by Cole Porter. We talk about discovering the verse and rediscovering this song, interpretation as a group in a ballad and sing the praises of Cole Porter for the second time this season.