"...the new release is a fine production and one that wisely covers a broad range of material, swingers, ballads, Jobim bossa nova and Doris Day cha cha. Highlight track on this master class in the Art of Lounge is a swaying swinging version of Poinciana."

Also in that issue Mr Weir reviewed the Wangaratta Jazz Festival, saying: "Sydney singer Janet Seidel proved again she has a way with pop tunes of varied vintages, familiarity & style that is utterly bewitching. In front of a cooking band Seidel performed a number of tunes from her new album "The Art of Lounge: Volume 2" "