A sublime interpreter of the Great American Songbook as well as Chanson, Bossa Nova and original songs, Stacey Kent’s repertoire extends well beyond her jazz roots. A french-speaking Grandfather introduced the young Kent to wonders of poetry which led her to a degree in comparative literature at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. A chance meeting in Oxford with Jim Tomlinson took her down a musical path and to the Guildhall School of Music where her love of poetry continued to drive her artistic vision. Kent’s collaborators include the Nobel Laureate, Kazuo Ishiguro, who has written lyrics for her since 2006. Stacey is a truly international artist who has graced the stages of over 50 countries across 6 continents. She serves as an expert tour guide through songs of love, moments of nostalgic reflection, and expressions of joy. Her voice can act as a ray of sunshine or a consoling hand, but above all, it serves as a mirror for the heart. On Spotify, she has racked up 325 million streams on Spotify and one of her previous albums, I Know I Dream (Sony) was awarded Best Vocal Album at the 2018 Jazz Japan Awards.
Throughout 2020-2021, while the COVID 19 pandemic put Stacey’s concert appearances on pause, she remained busy recording from home and staying in touch with her fans through social media. She released several recordings, including Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds and Bill Wither’s Lovely Day, with messages of hope for those troubled times, as well as the EP, Christmas In The Rockies (Token 2020). Songs From Other Places was also produced during this time and its mood of quiet contemplation reflects the circumstances of its making.
Her latest project, Summer Me, Winter Me (Naive), is a thoughtful mixture of new compositions and classic ‘chanson’ repertoire. Including Kent’s rendition of Jacques Brel’s classic “Ne me quitte pas” both in French and, recorded for the first time ever, in English with “If You Go Away” ; this album offers a perfectly balanced selection of Kent’s most popular live acts.
“Stacey Kent ….transforms songs into short stories that brim with passion, romance, and wonder.. Lean into her muted declarations and Kent can bring the world to you.” NEW YORKER MAGAZINE
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Label | Sony / OKeh
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