KIMBERLY HAWKEY'S voice is a cinematic time machine, transporting audiences through the Great American Songbook, classic jazz, and golden-age Hollywood. A Johnny Mercer Award winner and Gold Medalist at the American Traditions Vocal Competition, she effortlessly blends classic elegance with full-spectrum dynamics. In an age of digital compression, Kimberly’s performances are vivid, Technicolor celebrations of melody that feel both nostalgically familiar and delightfully fresh.
Whether fronting big bands like the Glenn Miller Orchestra, singing with symphonies, or accompanying herself on piano or banjo, her world-class artistry transports audiences across iconic New York venues and global stages. Across eight genre-spanning albums, Kimberly remains a master storyteller, weaving past and present into a timeless song.
Kimberly is currently featured in “Supper Club” residencies aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class fleet, and in The American Big Band Experience; a touring production co-created with bandleader/arranger, Dan Gabel in collaboration with the American Big Band Preservation Society.
Beyond the stage, Kimberly bridges past and present as an educator, retreat host, and founder of Visionary Vocalist. Through her sought-after coaching methods and her international community, The Songbook Studio, she empowers singers to unlock their most authentic expression.
PETER YARIN is a pianist, composer, and recording artist based in New York City. A versatile musician with classcal and Jazz influences Peter leads his own trio, plays piano for Vince Giordano's Nighthawks (early/swing jazz). He has performed or recorded with Regina Spektor, Elvis Costello, Liza Minnelli, St. Vincent, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Feinstein, Garrison Keillor, and others.
Peter's performances have been employed on numerous film and television soundtracks, including Killers of the Flower Moon, The Queen's Gambit, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He is featured oin the Grammy-winning soundtrack album. Peter is also involved in musical theater projects. He composed original music for the musical Sempo at Tokyo's New National Theatre and has composed 2 full length musicals The Age of Innocence and The Masked Zinfandel.
Peter is on faculty at the Diller-Quaile School of Music.
