Whisky Scented Kisses Daphne Roubini & Black Gardenia

• 1 Minor Mood 03:07
• 2 Am I Crazy? 03:56
• 3 Whisky Scented Kisses 04:11
• 4 How Do I Know? 04:12
• 5 Today 03:39
• 6 There's Always Tomorrow 03:32
• 7 You Leave Me Breathless 03:00
• 8 This Year's Kisses 03:18
• 9 Who Stole The Moon? 03:07
• Total Runtime 32:02

Info for Whisky Scented Kisses

Whisky Scented Kisses captures a sound that is timelessly elegant and cinematically evocative. This collection of songs, from Daphne Roubini, brings to mind a set of long-lost jazz standards. Her sound is the essence of Black Gardenia -- a voice rooted in the phrasing of classic jazz with lush horn arrangements, this is the sound of the past reborn in 2026 and unmistakably Black Gardenia.

"Comprised of nine songs that feature a mix of six Roubini-penned tracks alongside a trio of covers, and arrangements by Pigat, the ensemble cement their affections for a quintessential jazz aesthetic in the vein of Billie Holiday or Sarah Vaughan. Like the last note that lingers in the air of a half-empty room or the last sip of whiskey clinging to the base of the glass after last call, 'Whisky Scented Kisses' finds a way to leave its mark on you and at the same time burrows into the dichotomy of intimacy and isolation at the heart of jazz." (Imran Mirza, blueingreenradio.com)

"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 McNeil, makingascene.org)

Daphne Roubini, vocals, band leader
Paul Pigat, guitar, arranger
Stephen Nikleva, guitar
Dave Say, saxophone
Brad Turner, flugelhorn, trumpet
Jeremy Holmes, bass

Daphne Roubini
A vocalist, publicist, and podcast host whose creative work is shaped by a background in performance, education, and the healing arts. Daphne blends vintage-inspired style with fresh creative energy, and recently recorded a new jazz album for the Cellar Music label, release date April 2026.

Performer — Jazz vocalist, songwriter, and the founder and front-woman of Black Gardenia. Daphne Roubini previously performed with the folk-jazz duo Ruby & Smith. She has appeared at jazz and folk festivals across Canada. Her music draws from jazz, folk, and blues traditions, brought to life with a timeless yet contemporary feel.

Podcast Host — Daphne is the creator and host of Like a Pearl, a podcast exploring creativity across disciplines—from the arts to entrepreneurship to everyday life.

Publicist — As the founder of Like a Pearl Publicity, Daphne supports musicians, festivals, and creative projects through strategic PR, media outreach, and authentic storytelling.

Educator & Community Builder — Founder of Ruby’s Ukes, the largest ukulele school outside of Hawaii, and launched the Vancouver Ukulele Festival, attracting acclaimed international artists. After a decade of building community, she shifted focus to new creative directions.

Healer & Author — Earlier in her career, Daphne worked as a massage therapist and wrote two books on healing massage. This grounding in presence, intuition, and connection continues to fuel everything she does—whether she’s shaping a narrative or supporting bold creative voices.

Originally from London, Daphne finds inspiration in the rhythm of cities she loves—especially New York, Buenos Aires, and Vancouver.

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