A Little Time For Love

A Little Time For Love is a 2025 EP by American jazz vocalist Stacey Kent, serving as a concentrated distillation of her signature 'literary jazz' style. Released late in the year, the four-track collection focuses on themes of gratitude, transit, and enduring affection. The tracklist is a curated blend of standards, including a bossa nova staple ('Carinhoso') and a Burt Bacharach classic ('Trains and Boats and Planes'), all reinterpreted through Kent's minimalist lens. Recorded with her long-time collaborators, the production emphasizes a 'dry' and 'ear-close' proximity, making the listener feel as though they are in the room with the trio. Critically, the EP is noted for its exceptional clarity and the way it bridges the gap between traditional vocal jazz and contemporary chamber pop. It stands as a testament to Kent's ability to find new emotional depths in well-worn melodies through her unique, unhurried phrasing.