Events
With DUCHESS at Vocal Gumbo
DUCHESS will be among the special guests for this installment of Vocal Gumbo, led by Lauren Kinhan and Janis Siegel, and featuring Grammy-winner Nicole Zuraitis!
DUCHESS Album Celebration at Birdland
Join us for our album release party at Birdland Jazz Club in NYC!
Melissa Stylianou Quartet
I’ll be joined by Pete McCann on guitar, Matt Aronoff on bass, and Mark McLean on drums in this divine listening room in Greenwich Village.
Melissa Stylianou Group
Returning to this historic jazz venue in the Poconos for one night featuring Pete McCann on guitar, and Gary Wang on basss
Melissa Stylianou Trio at The Rex Hotel, Toronto
I’m home! I’ll be at my alma mater (The Rex Hotel was my jazz school, after all) on Friday, August 28 with:
Reg Schwager - guitar
Jon Maharaj - bass
Melissa Stylianou Marcus Goldhaber
Melissa and Marcus join forces for a duet-filled evening of storytelling and song as they reimagine their favorite standards, paired seamlessly with their highly acclaimed original compositions.
Call for reservations: 845-535-3143
Shakespeare in Jazz
I’m joining the wonderful Daniel Kelly and his Shakespeare in Jazz project at the First Congregational Church in Wolfeboro, NH, presented by the Wolfeboro Friends of Music!
Melissa Stylianou Brazilian Trio
I’ll be singing exclusively songs by Brazilian and Portuguese songwriters for this show with accordion player Vitor Gonćalves and guitarist Tal Yahalom. Mezzrow’s front room consistently sells out, so make your reservation soon at the link below. Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm.
Melissa Stylianou Quartet
Bringing this group back to the historic Deer Head Inn on Sunday, March 8 for two sets beginning at 5pm. Pete McCann - guitar, Gary Wang - bass, Tim Horner - drums. Tickets $20. Reservations and info at the link.
Melissa Stylianou/Beat Kaestli Project
Beat Kaestli and I have been singing duets for 18 years, and we are finally presenting a whole set! Join us and hear Pete McCann on guitar, and Evan Gregor on bass. Presented by Jazz WaHi and vocal jam to follow
Melissa Stylianou/Pete McCann Duo
I’ll be performing duo at 181 Cabrini with Pete McCann (guitar) Sat. Nov. 29 from 5-8pm!
Duchess
Duchess makes its debut at the Deer Head Inn! Ahead of our recording, we will be swinging through some new arrangements by Oded Lev-Ari!
Gene Bertoncini & Friends
Jazz Foundation of America presents Gene Bertoncini at the National Museum of Jazz in Harlem at 2pm on Thursday, October. 30 - FREE!
Melissa Stylianou Quartet at Deer Head Inn
Featuring:
Pete McCann - guitar
Gary Wang - bass
TBA - drums
Gene Bertoncini & Friends at COTA
Gene Bertoncini & Friends at the COTA festival in Delaware Water Gap!
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 4-5pm
Gene Bertoncini & Roni Ben- Hur - guitars, Josh Marcum - bass, Melissa Stylianou - voice
Mahavishnu Project at The Cutting Room, NYC
I’ll be performing with Gregg Bendian’s epic Mahavishnu Project! We will perform the entirety of the Voices of the Emerald Beyond album in this rare NYC show.
Duchess FREE Concert at Stuyvesant Cove Park
Duchess plays a rare outdoor concert in NYC! This show is dependent on the weather - if it’s raining, we will not be there!
Mahavishnu Project at The Falcon
I’ll be performing with Gregg Bendian’s epic Mahavishnu Project!
Duchess FREE Concert in NYC
Duchess performs a FREE Concert at Stuyvesant Cove Park in NYC! 6:30 - 8pm
Jazz Vespers with Gene Bertoncini
Gene Bertoncini & Friends plays for Jazz Vespers at St. Peter’s Church in NYC.
Gene Bertoncini - guitar
Roni Ben-Hur - guitar
Josh Marcum - bass
Melissa Stylianou - vocals
Melissa Stylianou Quartet at Deer Head Inn
I’ll be joined by Gary Versace on piano, Gary Wang on bass, and Mark McLean on drums!
Melissa Stylianou Quartet at Mezzrow
I’m so happy to be bringing my quartet back to Mezzrow! Gary Versace - piano, Gary Wang - bass, and Mark McLean - drums!
Gene Bertoncini Birthday Gig
On Gene’s actual 88th birthday, we’ll be playing at one of his favorite NYC jazz clubs, Mezzrow! I’ll sing a little, and listen a lot to this great band and special guests including Josh Marcum (bass), Roni Ben-Hur (guitar), and Clay Jenkins (trumpet)!
Melissa Stylianou Brazil Trio
This trio focuses on Brazilian repertoire, including songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, and Hermeto Pascoal. It features Vitor Gonçalves on accordion and Tal Yahalom on guitar.
Harmony for the Holidays with Duchess at Birdland
We’re bringing sweet-toned harmonies, insouciant swing, and “jovial esprit” (Downbeat), to the Birdland Theater! Join us as we light up the holidays, channeling the inspiration of vintage jazz vocal trios into an entertaining package that’s utterly up to date and suffused with a sparkling stage presence that has proved irresistible to audiences from coast to coast.
Art of Song Presents Harmony for the Holidays with Duchess
Harmony for the Holidays in the Hamptons! With Jane Hastay (piano) and Peter Martin Weiss (bass)
$25 general admission in advance / $30 at the door/ $55 VIP cafe table seating
Melissa Stylianou with Gene Bertoncini
Melissa Stylianou performs at this popular jazz brunch in NY’s Greenwich Village with the legendary guitarist Gene Bertoncini, bassist Josh Marcum, and guitarist Roni Ben-Hur. Reservations highly encouraged. Sets at 12:30pm and 2:15pm. No Cover.
Melissa Stylianou Quartet at Mezzrow, NYC
I’m so glad to be back at Mezzrow Jazz Club, this time with my full band, featuring Gary Versace on piano, Gary Wang on bass, and Mark McLean on drums!
Gene Bertoncini & Friends
Legendary Guitarist Gene Bertoncini performs a rare concert in Manhattan at the National Museum of Jazz in Harlem! He will be joined by Melissa Stylianou - voice, Josh Marcum - bass, and Roni Ben-Hur - guitar. This event is FREE and will be live streamed.
Melissa Stylianou Trio at Deer Head Inn
I’m so glad to be back at Deer Head Inn, featuring Gary Versace on piano, and Gary Wang on bass. We play from 5pm - 7:30pm at this historic jazz club!
Melissa Stylianou Quartet
Melissa Stylianou Quartet featuring Reg Schwager - guitar, Andrew Downing - bass, and Nick Fraser - drums
Melissa Stylianou Quartet
Melissa Stylianou Quartet featuring Reg Schwager - guitar, Andrew Downing - bass, and Nick Fraser - drums
Duchess at TD Markham Jazz Fest
Duchess performs on the main stage of the TD Markham Jazz Festival!