Janet Planet - Janet Planet Sings The Bob Dylan Songbook Vol. 1 (2010)

Jazz vocalist Janet Planet releases an album of Bob Dylan songs that features thirteen of Mr. Dylan’s compositions from the 1960’s. Ms. Planet is most influenced by lyrics, and in constant quest to connect the meaning, physicality and musicality of words. Like many other jazz and cabaret singers, Janet Planet has drawn from the “American Songbook” for material, but as an artist she is continually reaching beyond traditional boundaries for inspiration. Janet was drawn to the concept of a “Dylan Songbook” not only for the poetic value of Dylan’s work but also for the musical challenge his melodies posed for a jazz musician. Planet reflects, “I am a lover of words. Bob’s prose inspired me to sing his “songbook.” As it turns out, I became a legitimate Dylan fan only after I tackled, articulated and assimilated his words… wrestled with, tampered with, and slept with his words.” The original arrangements are Janet Planet collaborations with long-time musical partners Tom Theabo and Tom Washatka. Tom Theabo is featured on lead guitar throughout the album.

Tracklist:

01. All I Really Want To Do
02. Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You
03. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
04. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
05. Boots of Spanish Leather
06. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
07. Like A Rolling Stone
08. I Shall Be Released
09. I'll Keep It With Mine
10. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
11. Just Like A Woman
12. Song To Woody
13. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight