Check out this nice Broadwayworld.com advance notice for Janet’s appearance at NYC’s Metropolitan Room on June 11 (just a couple days before she travels to Rochester for the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival). If you’re anywhere near New York State in mid-June, you’ll want to check her out.
9:45PM Janet Planet Janet Planet sings from her cosmic repertoire of 20th century lyricists – from Dylan to Dearie…Porter to Jobim. Her powerful, honest delivery reveals new meaning and reignites material that’s as poignant today as ever.
The spirited and vivacious Janet Planet is a productive recording artist, performer, teacher and clinician – her concert schedule takes her to performance halls, universities, jazz festivals and clubs across the USA and internationally. The release of her most recent album, “Of Thee I Sing,” has garnered international attention, airplay and unanimous praise from critics, fans and musicians alike.
With 23 recordings in her discography to date, Janet’s repertoire is unparalleled. She has the ability to hold an audience in the palm of her hand, whether she’s just above a whisper or belting the blues.
Ms. Planet co-founded Stellar Sound Productions in 1995, a recording label that has consistently earned praise from reviewers for both exceptional artistic content and high production values. Stellar recording artists include, jazz singer/piano duo, Nancy King and Steve Christofferson; Cellist, Matt Turner; pianist/composer, John Harmon; and guitarist Gene Bertoncini. Active in all aspects of the recording business, she owns and operates Steel Moon Recording Studio with her husband, saxophonist/composer, Tom Washatka.
Praise for Janet Planet and “Of Thee I Sing”:
“Planet defies expectation…such an exemplary artiste that anything she graces with her vocal chords benefits.” – Cadence Magazine
“The venerable Planet carves a jaunty path from east to west. Long-familiar destinations sound fresh and new…delightful.” – JazzTimes
“The effervescent and supremely talented Ms. Planet can stylishly sing anything.” – Isobel Neuberger, Rochester Public Radio
“Planet’s ‘Of Thee I Sing’ is a very hip trip.” – Tritone Times
“Janet’s exquisite interpretations bring new life to treasures that long to be heard.” – Gene Bertoncini
“The voice of the New Jazz Culture… amazingly powerful, with seemingly limitless expression.” – Jazziz Magazine
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