Peter Oelrichs Duchin (born July 28, 1937) is an American pianist and band leader. Duchin was born in New York City, the son of pianist and band leader Eddy Duchin. His mother was Marjorie Oelrichs, a Newport, Rhode Island and New York City socialite who died unexpectedly when he was just five days old.

Dec 7, 2021 · Peter Duchin, whose new memoir is out now, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in New York City in 1971. From the time I began at the Maisonette, newspapers and magazines...

Oct 26, 2018 · Peter Duchin built a successful career in the 1960's as one of America's great bandleaders. In an interview he discusses his late mother, his friendship with the Kennedy's, and his advice to ...

May 14, 2022 · Whether headlining Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball or sharing the stage with the Supremes for a deb party at a Lake Forest country club, in the six decades that he has played the most exclusive dance floors in the world Peter Duchin has always lived up to his theme song, “Make Someone Happy.”

May 17, 2023 · CitizensNYC is overjoyed to honor our longtime Board member Peter Duchin as a 2023 New Yorker for New York. His music and contributions to New York City have kept the city resilient and full of life, and all of us in the CitizensNYC community …

Dec 3, 2009 · Peter Duchin keeps the American songbook alive while plying an endangered trade.

Peter is the premier band leader having formed one of the most versatile, prestigious, and sought after bands of the modern era. Clients the world over have delighted to Duchin Entertainment's orchestra music, Peters style and persona.

Aug 23, 2022 · On Wednesday, August 24th, famed bandleader and pianist Peter Duchin will discuss his memoir, Face the Music, at the Redwood Library from 6-7PM. Peter Duchin’s six decades of performing have...

SIDELIGHTS: Peter Duchin is a pianist and orchestra leader who has played for corporate functions, weddings, private parties, proms, charities, kings, and every president since John F. Kennedy.

An internationally famous bandleader, Peter Duchin’s six decades of performing have taken him to the most exclusive dance floors and concert halls in the world. He has played for...