Amy D.

Offering a variety of ensembles and musical styles, Amy D. will customize a blend of music and put together a band to suit the needs of your unique event...from the most intimate to large scale. Inquire for other style & ensemble options!

Musical styles include...
-Straight Ahead Jazz: Artsits like Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson
-Jazz & World Music: Artists like Esperanza Spalding, Astrud Gilberto
-Soul & R&b: Artists like Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Bill Withers
-Amy D.'s Original Music: A dream-like fusion of jazz, soul, world, and R&B...

Live music ensembles include...
-Duo (Vocals With Piano Or Guitar): Works best for small, intimate gatherings
-Trio (Vocals With Guitar & Percussion): Works best for intimate-medium sized gatherings
-Quartet (Vocals With Full Band): Works best for medium-large gatherings
-Quintet Or Sextet (Vocals With Full Band + Horns): Works best for large gatherings

"We had a wonderful experience... Amy D. and her accompanist made beautiful music to enhance our event. I can recommend Amy without reservation!"

"A sound that has echoes of Sarah Vaughn, Anita Baker and Stevie Wonder..."

"Working with Amy has been an absolute pleasure. I've hired her for four events, and every single time, Amy's sultry tone and smooth lyrics set the vibe just right."

"Amy and her crew were so wonderfully professional - she was so meticulous with her work, communicative and had such a positive attitude."

"As a host, working with Amy was an absolute pleasure. She was an enthusiastic, thorough partner in every step of the process and delivered an awesome performance."

"Amy's music was a tonic to our souls. She took a community that engages and loves each other and allowed us to have an indelible evening. We are still discussing it, referencing it, reminiscing about it."

The soulful, effortless sounds of vocalist and songwriter Amy D. envelop listeners in a dream-like fusion of jazz, soul, world, and R&B styles, bridging genres and generations alike.

Combined with inspiring lyrics and heartfelt storytelling, her music is a timeless soundscape inviting reflection, healing, and growth. There is intentional meaning in it all.

In a time where the world invites innovation and diverse influence, Amy D.’s songs imbue a multitude of juxtapositions: nostalgia with modern themes, powerful purpose with soft sophistication, lightness and warmth with cool, blue depths. Throughout, her textures are lush and uncomplicated, infusing art with a colorful breath of fresh air.

First creating a stir in the San Francisco Bay Area and now beyond, Amy D. partnered with producer and master keyboardist Michael Aaberg (Goapele, Lalah Hathaway, Derrick Hodge) for her debut portrait album, Like You.

All sound systems and PA equipment can be provided. A wired microphone can be made available for speaking needs. A custom playlist can be created upon request, or if you have your own playlist, we can play it through our system during the breaks.