Join us for an intimate evening of refined swing, sultry ballads, and lyrical depth as acclaimed jazz vocalist Suzanna Smith brings her Peggy Lee Project to the Meyhouse Jazz stage. Described by JazzTimes as “among that rare ilk” of contemporary vocalists who genuinely evoke Peggy Lee, Smith explores Lee’s vast legacy as both a singer and songwriter with deep artistry and subtle command.

With a voice that’s warm, breathy, and emotionally resonant, Smith doesn’t imitate—she channels the spirit of Lee’s musical essence: restraint over excess, elegance over spectacle, and meaning in every phrase. The Peggy Lee Project presents classic Lee material alongside originals and reimagined gems, drawing influence not only from Lee, but also from vocal giants like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Shirley Horn, and Helen Merrill.

This special performance features a stellar band of West Coast jazz veterans:– Lee Bloom, piano – tasteful, lyrical, and deeply attuned,– John Wiitala, bass – providing…