Smooth, sweet, and lush… Exciting, vivacious and real… Mary Gatchell is an amazing performer, powerful pianist, and sensual singer. Her interpretations of timeless standards are refreshing, warm and tender, while her own compositions reveal a depth far more mature than her years. Her music is simply soulful.

From the town of Epping, New Hampshire, Mary cultivated her musical talents in voice, piano, and oboe and then took them to New York City.  She is a graduate of New York University where she majored in Theory and Composition. As an oboist, she has played at Carnegie Hall a handful of times with the New York Youth Symphony Orchestra and is presently a member of the Musica Bella Orchestra in NYC. In 2006, she conducted and premiered her first orchestral composition entitled Brezza Senese. She has also written many works for chamber ensembles and choir. Mary is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Siena Summer Music, a chamber music festival in the heart of Tuscany in Siena, Italy. www.sienasummermusic.org

Jazz legends Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Tito Puente, Al Grey, and Gerry Bergonzi are some of the greats she has had the honor of performing with. Mary has performed jazz at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, the Lamb’s Theatre on Broadway, Symphony Space, Cutting Room, Birdland, Knitting Factory, Ryles, Boston's House of Blues, and the world famous Blue Note.

Mary's exciting new album, "Saturn Return" encompasses elements of classic pop and R&B fused with modern production sensibilities. It is a unique hybrid of contemporary genres while at the same time creating a sound completely fresh and new. The songs are both danceable and emotional, both visceral and cerebral. "Saturn Return" is a departure from her traditional piano driven recordings and performances. Mary expands her sonic range by moving away from the acoustic piano on several songs and embracing other sounds. Mary plays mostly fender rhodes on this album and on songs like "Beautiful World" and "Saturn Return" utilizes more electronic and synth sounds. With guidance from producer/drummer, Rodney Holmes, Mary's artistic evolution continues to grow, expand, and challenge the listener in "Saturn Return". Mary has played concerts all over the Northeast, and continues to branch out as her fan base grows.

Mary Gatchell's velvet voice and alluring charm coupled with her haunting melodies have a unique way of pulling you into her world.  Her electrifying performances stir the soul and mesmerize audiences everywhere. Whether playing solo or with her ensemble, Mary's sensitive, honest, and powerful expression leaves an indelible mark.