PEGGY DUQUESNEL


On Summertime Lullaby, the latest release from versatile pianist/vocalist/composer Peggy Duquesnel, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter takes her listeners on a musical journey through the world of romance. Subtitled Jazz Standards and Love Songs, the recording combines Ms. Duquesnel’s own wonderful compositions, including the lovely title track, with popular classics from the Great American Songbook. Inspired by the love in her own life, the disc is dedicated by the singer to her husband and features a selection of some of the couple’s favorite songs, as well as original works inspired by their shared times.
Her piano shines especially brightly on the instrumental selections with a ringing tone and deliberate two-handed style that nods to the early stride masters.


“Peggy’s vocals are polished and smooth, her voice as much an
instrument as any in the orchestra.”
–Robert A.Lindquist, Singer Magazine

“…Collaborating with keyboardist/ composer Peggy Duquesnel is a
stroke of radio-ready genius!”
–Jonathan Wildran, Jazz Is

    National Release Date: April 5, 2010

Track List

Summertime Lullaby
The Days of Wine and Roses
My Romance
In the Quiet Hours
Promised Land
On Green Dolphin Street
Drivin' Blues
Mack the Knife
Fly Me to the Moon
Satin Doll
Take the "A" Train
Stay as Sweet as You Are

Jazz Standards and Love Songs.


“Duquesnel showed herself to be an aggressive and inventive improviser… as well as compositional smarts, tearing off glistening runs, flirting with dissonance and leaving provocative moments of empty space at off-beat moments.”
–Bill Kohlhasse, L.A. Times Calendar

“Pianist Peggy Duquesenl is a strong, lyrical player …
Her improvising was exciting and well focused.”
–Myrna Daniels, L.A. Jazz Scene

 
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