Jazz Vocalist Daphne Roubini Talks Whiskey Scented Kisses (2026) & Black Gardenia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Vancouver-based jazz vocalist and songwriter Daphne Roubini.
We dive into her 2026 album Whiskey Scented Kisses, a beautifully crafted release that blends original compositions with timeless jazz standards. Inspired by the phrasing and harmonic richness of 1940s and ’50s vocal jazz, the album delivers a sound that feels classic yet unmistakably modern.
Daphne also talks about her ensemble Black Gardenia and their debut release on the acclaimed Cellar Live label, with roots in both Vancouver and New York.
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