Miss Peggy Lee

<p> Peggy Lee holds a special place in the history of American popular and jazz music. From her birth on May 26 1920 to her final recording on August 26 1995 to the <I>New Yorker</I>'s obituary from February of 2002 this chronological record covers every moment of her professional life. Detailed entries describe recordings (both albums and songs) radio and television appearances her work in films and her songwriting efforts drawing from interviews with Lee and others nightclub and concert reviews and a wealth of other sources. Appendices list CD releases of Lee's recordings and the songs she composed. Illustrated with many rare photographs.</p>