Peggy Lee: The Goddess of Cool

Show runs two 45 minute sets with interval.

(It can also be done as one 80-90 minute set)

Janet does a selection of songs from her CD
‘Don’t smoke in Bed: songs in the key of Peggy Lee’.
Janet and the trio can sometimes be augmented by sax and drums and even a special guest: Don Burrows.

The songs include:

  • Things are swinging
  • Waiting for the train to come in
  • Elmer’s Tune
  • Why don’t you do right?
  • Mr. Wonderful
  • It’s a Good day
  • I don’t know enough about you
  • Manana
  • The Folks Who Live on the Hill
  • He’s a Tramp
  • A Long Long Train with a Red Caboose
  • Bella Note/ La La Lu
  • Them There Eyes
  • Johnny Guitar
  • Fever
  • I’m gonna go fishing
  • Is that all there is?
  • You Do Something to me
  • The show includes some information about Peggy and her singing and song writing career

GREAT TRIBUTE TO BOTH PEGGY AND JANET

Reviewer: Ed Goodstein

There're a few Peggy Lee tributes floating around, many very good too..... this album is great: both a really nice salute to a truly great vocalist, and also a fine showcase for Janet’s versatility. Janet doesn't try to imitate Lee: her voice is different if somewhat in the same timbre, but she evokes Peggy's 'cool AND sultry' style and approach very well I think. There is a nice cross section of works. In her own way, I think Janet’s interpretations are as valid as Peggy’s: especially the standout "He's a Tramp." I hope this album turns people on to Peggy, but also hope it'll lead some to explore more of Janet's distinctive work.