The Art of Lounge - Volume 3

This is the third CD Australian vocalist Janet Seidel has dedicated to the 'Art Of Lounge.'There's no explanation anywhere of what makes this so much a lounge set. Maybe it's the use of lush string arrangements or songs from the easy-listening side of the Fifties. Whatever the reason, this CD again shows what a fine singer Seidel is. Her sunny, coquettish voice sounds right at home on this material giving a velvety sheen to the work done by her combo and the string section. She puts over sentimental romance well on 'Trolley Song' and 'Over The Rainbow' and demonstrates her talent for swinging subtly on 'Cow Cow Boogie' and 'Lullaby Of Birdland.' Seidel is the kind of singer who makes it all sound effortless. This is a fine showcase for her.