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Breakfast on the Morning Tram

by: Stacey Kent

Release Date September 10, 2007
What an extremely disappointing album. I loved here previous albums. Her beautiful voice and her take on some wonderful standards. This albums is full of what I call single notes songs. They are tuneless and without melody. Stacey's voice and the excellent musicianship of her backing group lift it just a little but are wasted on these bland and empty songs. None of them are memorable and even the well known "Hard Hearted Hanna" and "What A Wonderful World" do little to turn this into a CD worth playing again. Please, please Stacey, come back to songs with soul, melody and a tune.

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The Boy Next Door

by: Stacey Kent

Release Date September 22, 2003
This album is a delight from start to finish. A glorious voice and classy interpretations ... definitely not just jazzy background music.

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Dreamsville

by: Stacey Kent

Release Date October 02, 2000
I first heard her sing 'Hushabye Mountain' on the radio and thought wow, what a voice. Such pure crystal clear clarity. This is my favourite of her albums as it appears to be of most of the reviewers. You really do not have to like jazz to enjoy this album. Classic great songs performed by a classy singer.

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Brazilian Sketches

by: Jim Tomlinson

Release Date October 22, 2001
Go for it highly recommended, the tracks with Stacey Kent singing remind me of Getz and Astrid Gilberto at the Cafe A Go Go.

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In Love Again

by: Stacey Kent

Release Date January 28, 2002
Another one (Stacey Kent album ) to add to my collection.
I've heard Stacey Kent described in various ways most of which include comparisons to people like Billie, Ella and even Norah Jones (?).
I think the time has come for Ms Kent to be spoken of in her own right. She does not 'sound' like anyone else. She has a mellow distinctiveness all of her own with incredible vocal control and breathing.
How on earth is it possible in this day and age to see a Stacey Kent show, have a few drinks at the bar, get a bag of chips and the bus home, and still have change from £20 ?

If I have one complaint (not really relevant to this album) it is that the weakness in her band is her husband's sax playing. It's laboured, obvious and intrusive, and ... Read More:

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Only Trust Your Heart

by: Jim Tomlinson

Release Date October 01, 1999
An excellent album, with track 3, 7 & 11 having the vocals of Stacey Kent - Norah Jones eat your heart out!

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Stacey Kent Collection Vol.2

by: Stacey Kent

Release Date April 23, 2007
An excellent album, with track 3, 7 & 11 having the vocals of Stacey Kent - Norah Jones eat your heart out!

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The Tender Trap

by: Stacey Kent

Release Date May 25, 1998
This review is much belated, as I first became aware of Stacey Kent on the Michael Parkinson show, singing the title track of this CD, on it's release, in front of a big band.

It is no secret that Parky loves Big Bands, and this one was probably conducted by Laurie Holloway.

It was a surprise when I immediately bought the CD and discovered no Big Band, just the small group of (superlative) musicians that accompany her on all her recordings (since changed for Breakfast on the morning tram).

While I thoroughly enjoy all of Stacey Kent's CDs, I can't help but hanker for one CD, or even a couple of tracks, to be with a Big Band. I can't imagine why Mr Parkinson has not been able to persuade her to do it, even if it is just for him.
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Let Yourself Go

by: Stacey Kent

Release Date October 04, 1999
I must admit that my initial reaction to Stacey Kent's music was indifference - although not quite as indifferent as the seriously over-rated Diana Krall !! However, having heard the title track a few times on the radio, it eventually dawned on me that this CD was actually great fun. Most of the music has the feel of the old Verve recordings of the 1950's where swing era musicians would record with more modern minded musicians such as Oscar Peterson.
The addition of the guitar to the line up gives some of the tracks some of that "swing era chug" whilst Kent's true artistry is demonstrated on the slow tracks such as "Isn't this a lovely day" (the best thing on the album) and "All by myself." Unlike many backing groups for singers, it is immediately clear that this is a ... Read More:

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Half The Perfect World

by: Madeleine Peyroux

Release Date October 30, 2006
Peyroux sounds uncannily like Billie Holiday when she sings - something I'm sure she isn't deliberately setting out to do - but the similarities wander in throughout this lovely album. This is one of those rare recordings where the choice of songs, the voice and the musical arrangements all come together to produce something that sounds under-stated, and it's a joy from beginning to end. Cover versions and original songs go together really well here - it's the sort of CD you can slip on late in the evening for a chill out without the mood being spoiled half-way through an upbeat, raunchy number that spoils the ambience. Seriously good music. Beautifully produced, wonderfully sung.