Looking back at my recent December 26th performance at the Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park, my heart is still full. My brother, who currently resides in Hawaii with his wife, flew in specifically for the show! It was incredibly special to have him in the audience, and even rarer to spend both Christmas and the day after together just the two of us. The room was also filled with such a wonderful mix of “old and new” dear friends. It was a joy to see faces ranging from a 93-year-old French woman I had just met the week prior to a friend I’ve known since 8th grade. Having that kind of support across so many chapters of my life made the night truly unforgettable. Thanks to those who braved the rainy evening to make it there.
Welcome to my musical world. I’m the leader of the San Francisco-based International Jazz Trio, blending American standards with a touch of Latin, French, and Italian flair. We believe music has the power to connect people, and we love sharing our passion for jazz with the community. Explore this website to discover my latest performances, read my blog, and get ready to experience the magic of live music! I love singing, performing, collaborating and connecting people. I also like to share my love of music with community. Here’s a video of some of my recent performances. Thanks for visiting!
It’s Galentine’s Day at Left Bank in Menlo Park so join us for a beautifully festive evening: Le Rendez-Vous de Debra!
Préparez-vous pour une soirée délicieusement Parisienne. Emmenez votres amies cheries pour une nuit spéciale.
Vintage Jukebox Hot Club will whisk you straight to the twinkling cafés and cabarets of Montmartre with their irresistible Jazz Parisien. Featuring la chanteuse extraordinaire Debra Mugnani, whose voice sparkles like bubbly champagne and falling snow, and David Austin au piano, weaving elegant melodies in this intimate duo setting.
Expect pure joie de vivre, toe-tapping swing, and that unmistakable French flair—the perfect, cozy Emily in Paris soundtrack for your Galentine celebration!
Pair the fun with delicious, seasonally-inspired menu additions. Reserve your table, sip on a warming Vin Rouge or a celebratory glass of Champagne, and let the music carry you straight to the heart of France.
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The venue offers both indoor and outdoor seating, however to enjoy the music be sure to choose an indoor table.
Walk-ins are welcome but the dining room is often fully booked on Fridays so please plan ahead. The bar has a Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. Why not arrive an hour early and take advantage of the happy hour and mix and mingle before dinner? The Happy Hour menu is only available at the bar and you won’t be able to see us perform from there. Do I suggest along a dinner reservation for 5:45 pm. Plenty of free parking in the area. There is no cover but we will have a tip jar and Venmo available.
Come experience Valentine Day’s sidekick with a night of great food, music, and fun with us on Friday, February 13, 2026. Located at 635 Santa Cruz Ave. (650) 473-6543
Friday, Feburary 13, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM (Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day Eve.)
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM Back from Paris with a lot of joie de vivre!
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM April in Paris? Why not April at the Left Bank Brasserie with us!
Please remember to make your reservations ASAP—these Friday evenings have been booked and walkins disappointed at three of the last four shows. Valentine’s weekend will probably be even more in demand.
Is your summer turning out the way you planned? Mine isn’t and contrary to what that sounds like, it’s turned out to be really wonderful! Our plans were to spend a week in June on a houseboat on Lake Shasta. That plan fizzled out when the boat’s motor died and sent the boat to drydock for most of the summer. So, we pivoted… we thought, “Why not keep with the boat theme and check out one of our bucket list destinations, Alaska? Through the magic of the internet, in one morning we were able to book a Princess Cruise to Alaska’s Inside Passage leaving from San Francisco for the same dates as our original plans. For locals, traveling by ship to Alaska from San Francisco offers two bonuses: being able to carry on two huge suitcases per person and the amazing experience of sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge on a giant cruise-ship.
Alaska is something else indeed! All the sights of natural beauty are super- sized. We saw whale, eagles, waterfalls, spectacular glaciers and icebergs.
Once aboard the ship, I learned about “The Voice of the Ocean,” a singing contest mimicking the TV show of the same name. Even though I was on vacation to relax and see new places, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to audition for the show. With the help of my Lola character, I ended up being one of the six finalists. I didn’t win the competition, but I enjoyed the experience and being being treated as a mini celebrity aboard the ship. What was surprisingly the most challenging part of the experience wasn’t the bright lights, performing for hundreds of people nor the pressure of competition, it was balancing on heels at the front of the ship during a very choppy stretch of ocean during my actual performance!
