Raconte-moi…

Released in 2010, Raconte-moi… represents a pivotal moment in Stacey Kent's career, marking her first full-length recording performed entirely in French. While Kent had previously touched on the Great American Songbook and bossa nova, this record synthesizes those influences through the lens of the French 'chanson' tradition. The album features a mix of classic covers, such as Henri Salvador’s 'Jardin d’hiver' and Antônio Carlos Jobim’s 'Les Eaux de mars' (translated from 'Águas de Março'), alongside original compositions. Produced with a signature dry, intimate hi-fi aesthetic, the record highlights the 'whispered' vocal quality that has become Kent's trademark. Critically, the album was lauded for its elegance and the seamless way Kent’s American jazz sensibilities adapted to the rhythmic and tonal requirements of the French language. It remains a standout in her discography for its thematic cohesion and its success in the European jazz charts.