Stacey Kent
An American language student visits Europe to study French, Italian and German for a Masters degree in comparative literature. Her life takes an unexpected twist that sees Stacey Kent become one of the world's foremost jazz singers.
Stacey, a recent addition to the Blue Note roster of recording artists, now boasts six best-selling albums, a string of awards, including the 2001 British Jazz Award and 2002 BBC Jazz Award for 'Best Vocalist,' the 2004 Backstage Bistro Award and the 2006 Album of the Year for 'The Lyric' as well as a fan base that enables her to sell out concert halls around the world.
The twist of fate that took her life in this new direction was a chance meeting in Oxford with saxophonist, Jim Tomlinson. Like Stacey, Jim was embarked on an academic path, but their meeting sparked in each other the desire to pursue their love of music together.
After a year's study at the Guildhall School of Music, Stacey set about honing her skills on the London jazz scene in the company of, now husband, Jim Tomlinson.
A demo tape, sent simultaneously to Polygram, Candid Records and broadcaster, Humphrey Lyttelton, secured her a role in Ian McKellen's film version of Richard III, a recording contract and national airplay and endorsement from Britain's most respected jazz broadcaster.
Since the release of Stacey's first album, Close Your Eyes (1997), she has achieved, without compromise, both critical and popular success, with her fresh and heart-felt interpretations of the finest love songs of the twentieth century.
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December 05, 2014
Birdland Presents Marcos Valle And Stacey Kent December 9-13
December 03, 2014
May 21, 2014
Stacey Kent at Birdland, Ottawa Jazz Fest, Montreal Jazz Festival With...
May 19, 2010
The Festival de Jazz on Tour: Jordan Officer and Stacey Kent Crisscross...
June 06, 2009
Cosmopolitan Jazz with a Literary Accent
February 27, 2008
Vote for Stacey Kent - International Songwriting Competition
February 21, 2005
Stacey Kent in Worcester, Mass.
February 01, 2003
Singer Stacey Kent Coming to Whitstable
January 07, 2003
Stacey Kent at The Oak Room, Algonquin Hotel, New York - January 12 -...
June 12, 2002
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