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Peggie Perkins : At Last
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Mix in a bit of R&B, a touch of pop, a smidgeon of rock, and a love for the blues and the standards. Voila. Your listening to Peggie Perkins.
Genre: Jazz: Soul-Jazz
Release Date: 2008
At Last Record Label: Peggie Perkins
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
What You Won't Do For Love 5:08 Album Only
Tenderly 3:52 Album Only
Cry Me a River 4:30 Album Only
The Nearness of You 5:01 Album Only
It Don't Mean a Thing (if It Ain't Got That Swing) 2:44 Album Only
Angel Eyes 6:45 Album Only
Crossroads 4:54 Album Only
At Last 4:41 Album Only
My Romance 3:26 Album Only
Autumn Leaves 3:16 Album Only
Moondance 5:20 Album Only
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Peggie Perkins
Jazz Vocalist/Entertainer

www.peggieperkins.com
www.myspace.com/peggieperkins

Peggie Perkins Jazz Standards CD \"AT LAST\" was released June 26th 2008 and is receiving air play on various stations around the globe including The USA, Canada and Australia.
”Jazz singing is alive and well, as exemplified by the beautiful Peggie Perkins... When Perkins comes to the stage, she portrays an illustrious aura of showmanship. Her voice is sultry and ‘gets down’ with all the necessary soul very convincingly... Perkins‘ style struts and rocks through all her tunes. Her showy appearance is lovely.\"
Glenn A. Mitchell LA Jazz Scene Magazine
\"She\'s so much fun and has the musical instincts that few possess. So easy to love and with a voice you won’t forget.\"
Llew Matthews, Music Director, pianist for Nancy Wilson.
Born in Chicago to a Musical family, Peggie Perkins is a contralto and was singing before she started talking.
She has performed at hundreds of venues in the USA and internationally. Truly connected to her music and to her audience, her energy is contagious.
All who see her; know she loves what she does.
With a diverse repertoire, including Jazz, Standards, R & B, Country, Rock and Blues, Peggie has performed in 3 countries and is ready to tour again. She has been on television in the US & Canada, toured Japan in a large production show and she won the KLAC Radio Fabulous Finds contest in Los Angeles Ca.. Her rendition of “At Last” and “Moondance” always steal the show.
She has performed with world class jazz musicians, opened for Acoustic Alchemy and is a regular at The Salt Lake City International Jazz Festival.
On stage or behind a microphone, Peggie is in her element and always ready to belt out a tune. She has always known it was her destiny to be a singer and entertainer. Joining every available choir and drama class, she performed in numerous plays and concerts, in school.
Now, living her dream, in sunny California, Peggie performs to audiences of all ages, sharing her gift and love of music with all who come in contact with her.
She is involved with many charity organizations and donates her time and talent to these causes.
American Cancer Society, Make a wish, Choc Hospital, and Aids Walk so far.......
An incredible fan base follows her wherever and whenever they can; knowing, clearly, she is singing for them.
What Audiences, Venue Operators and Fellow Musicians say about Peggie Perkins:
Spontaneous, lively, joyous and well accepted by all audiences. ,Every word she sang we knew she felt, we felt it also.
Her voice is so rich in quality and tone. Unique and memorable. ,Her performance is a personal experience.
When she sings, it\'s like she knows what I\'m thinking, feeling. ,Genuinely interested in what we wanted to hear.
Warm personality and rich voice. ,Beautiful voice, gentle humor and loving person. ,I feel as if she is singing just for me.
Beautiful, strong voice and a fun, glowing personality. ,Keen ability to get the crowd going and involved.
Warm and sparkling personality mixed with an amazing vocal ability. ,Strength, soul and stage presence.
Beautiful, magical voice that just reaches out and touches people, touches something inside. ,She feeds our heart, soul and esteem.
Seasoned performer with a warm inviting style that makes her audiences feel as if they have known her all their lives.
Recent Performance Highlights
CD \"At Last\" released June 2008
Opened for Acoustic Alchemy at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, Ca. – June 2008
The Salt Lake City Intl. Jazz Festival – \"The Great American Songbook Show\" – A Featured Vocalist
The Huntington Beach Art Center \"Singer’s Showcase.\" - Showcase Participant
Then Offered my own show at the Art Center a few months later.
TV / Radio / Internet / Magazine
Australia – featured artist on 4zzz Au.org Aug 2008
US-Time Warner Cable taped and broadcast patriotic show I was featured in on Local TV, Orange County, CA.
Jazz Network, Internet spotlight – August 2008
Time Warner Cable, patriotic show I put together and starred in for the Kiwanas Club.
Money raised went to a wheelchair basketball court for the children. Los Angeles Orange County, CA. July 4th 2007
University of Utah Jazz Radio KUER – Featured During Salt Lake City International Jazz Festivals on air in July 2005, July 2007 on Playlist now regularly
I was also featured on Fox News 13 Salt Lake City Utah Singing and performing live and taped Commercials as well.
Darvey\'s Music Showcase Orange County on KDOC–TV – November 23, 2005
LA Jazz Scene Magazine – December 2005 Issue: Page 25, by Glenn A. Mitchell
Gary Owens Radio show Los Angeles, Ca. 2006
Daisy Torme’s Radio show Los Angeles, Ca. 2006
Brad Chamber’s Show KLAC Radio Los Angeles, Ca. 2005(‘Fabulous Finds’ Contest Winner) 2004
Canada –Morning Featured musical artist on Canadian news 1999

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REVIEWS

My kind of voice
author: Esther Berlanga Ryan
Peggie Perkins is my kind of voice. We listen to music because it takes us places where we have never been before, and that we would have never even heard of if it wasn’t for the music we listen to. Whatever happened to our innocence while growing up it is usually possible to retain and see it glow every time there is music that moves us around us. Personally, I do not believe in classified boxes that much, although I like for my music to be called just what it is; no disguises, no half-truths and no broken promises of better days. Music is a gift we give to ourselves. It needs to be true in order to really mean something valuable. Listening to Peggie Perkins sing, one thinks that the world has finally come back to its senses, and the heart sits way up there in the clouds smiling through, unable to move because it is overwhelmed with awe. The approach she chooses to deliver giant compositions like Etta James’ signature song “At Last”, Duke Ellington’s “It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing)”, and largely revisited American Songbook Jazz standards, such as “My Romance”, “The Nearness of You”, “Tenderly”, “Angel Eyes” or “Autumn Leaves”, leaves no room for doubt: this album is a masterpiece of originality and class. Add an explosive “Moondance” or a soulful ‘Cry me a river” to the mix, and you will then understand what perfection really is. There is a difference between singing a song and living in a song. The same way Frank Sinatra populated each and every song he ever recorded, Peggie seems to mystically and lawfully own each and every song she has decided to share with you and me. The final result is absolutely brilliant. Her solid, perfectly balanced, vibrant voice is a dream come true. There is strength and there is sensibility, carefully intertwined and forever in harmony with the music that rocks her very soul. Selflessly, she gathers every emotion she seems capable of feeling with each of those eleven songs captured on her first professional album. Her beautiful and raw contralto voice turns into some alive and powerful force of nature, showering us with the best vocal Jazz we have had the pleasure to listen to ever since the days when Sarah Vaughan sang live at Chicago’s Mister Kelly’s with a trio of some the best Jazz musicians back in the late fifties. It is quite a compliment that I firmly believe Peggie Perkins has earned. Enchanting, “At Last” (© 2008 Peggie Perkins), will find the way to your most private dreams and will give them a reason to live on right where they belong. Jazz with a delicate and yet so electric twist of R&B, that will truly inspire you every time you pay her a visit. Esther Berlanga-Ryan
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Peggie Packs a Punch with new CD !
author: Kathleen Gorman
" At Last" showcases the lush, commanding, soulful vocals of Peggie Perkins. Beautiful arrangements of classic standards, performed by top notch musicians, supporting Peggie's compelling voice, which ranges from subtile jazz nuances to powerful R & B and blues stylings. " It Don't Mean a Thing" is a really fun, funky and unique version of the classic Jazz standard. This new album is sure to please a wide range of music lovers, offering a classy,sultry,swinging collection of timeless songs. I'll be playing this one for a long time to come.
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The Best New CD Around!!!
author: Pamela
This is ear candy! Absolutely lush and seductive, first note to last. This blows away Diana Krall, et al, and should definitely be considered for Grammy nomination!
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