She is a Professor of Professional Practice at Barnard College, Columbia University and the founder of an international forum for women organists called Musforum.

Her work has been compiled in several CDs, including Chernivtsi, A Russian Journey, Franz Liszt: A Hungarian Rhapsody, and The Muse's Voice, among others.

Her recital series The Muse's Voice, Max Reger: The Last Romantic, An American Idyll, Liszt and Bach.

"[6] According to American Record Guide, "she reveals herself as an organist of exemplary taste by thoughtful phrasing and articulation and imaginative, resourceful registrations".

James Hildreth reviewed that "Dr. Archer plays these formidable works with authority, assertiveness and rhythmic exactitude" and that "her registrations reflect the spirit of Messiaen's coloristic requirements".

This album was reviewed by The Diapason as "a highly recommended recording for the serious lover of the organ works of Franz Liszt."

The article also stated that "it takes a great technique to play the organ works of Liszt; Gail Archer is certainly up to the task and does so brilliantly on this recording.

Lori Ardovino, while reviewing "Te Deum" from the album, stated that "The piece demonstrates Demessieux's knowledge of the organ's sonorous capabilities, and it provides ample opportunities for Archer to display her own dexterity, musicianship, and virtuosity".

"[15] Gramophone reviewed that "The superb musicianship, masterly technique and programming savvy informing the American organist Gail Archer's previous Meyer Media releases prevail throughout A Russian Journey"[16] Classical Modern Music reviewed that "The performances by Gail Archer have heart and expressionist aplomb" and that the "organ version of Night on Bald Mountain is fabulous and revelatory"[17] Archer released her recording of contemporary Ukrainian organ music album by the name of Chernivtsi in 2020.