Stacey Kent is one of the most elegant and expressive voices in contemporary jazz, celebrated worldwide for her intimate style, emotional clarity, and genre-spanning repertoire. An American jazz singer in the mold of the greats, Kent has earned a Grammy nomination, sold over two million albums, surpassed one billion streams, and received numerous Gold and Platinum certifications. Her global following is drawn to her delicately nuanced interpretations and her rare ability to communicate deep feeling with restraint and grace.
Kent’s repertoire moves effortlessly between jazz standards, French chanson, Brazilian bossa nova, and original works written especially for her. Many of these songs are composed by her husband and longtime musical partner, saxophonist and producer Jim Tomlinson, often in collaboration with Nobel Prize–winning author Kazuo Ishiguro. Her recordings also include collaborations with Brazilian legends Marcos Valle, Roberto Menescal, and Danilo Caymmi, as well as the renowned Quatuor Ébène.
With 14 studio albums to her name, highlights include the Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling Breakfast On The Morning Tram, the orchestral I Know I Dream, and the award-winning duo album Songs From Other Places. Kent has performed in nearly 60 countries, gracing major concert halls, festivals, and jazz clubs with performances praised for their intimacy and sophistication.
In concert, Stacey Kent creates a refined, welcoming atmosphere—inviting audiences into a world of subtle swing, poetic storytelling, and musical conversation. Her performances are timeless, deeply personal, and quietly unforgettable.
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