Peggy Lee at 100

We celebrate the centenary of an iconic singer, performer, actor, songwriter and businesswoman

Published 20th May 2020
Last updated 26th May 2020

On Saturday the 23rd of May, we celebrated the centenary of an iconic singer, performer, actor, songwriter and businesswoman - Peggy Lee.

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Chris Gilvear is your host with guests including Peggy’s granddaughter Holly Foster-Wells, and contemporary jazz stars Jo Harrop and China Moses telling us why she was so important to their own journeys into jazz.

Born on the 26th of May 2020 in Jamestown, North Dakota, this is chance to explore the extraordinary life and wonderful music of the woman dubbed ‘The female Frank Sinatra’ by Tony Bennett.