Returning to Jazz

We had an early Valentine's day celebration on Saturday and went to see Stacey Kent in concert. I've been listening to her for 7 years and have been checking her tour schedule and nothing has ever aligned with mine -so I was thrilled to finally see her live. She has the most amazing quality and control to her voice that she can whisper sing clearly. (Does that even make sense? Probably not.) Anyway, I'm crazy for her Bossa Nova and french music and lucky me, her new album is entirely in French: Raconte-moi.

All this is my latest return to jazz music and Pandora is introducing me to many more great ones. Of course there are my favorite classics like Diana Krall, Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones... but also check out Melody Gardot... she's a new one for me. Who are your favorites I need to check out?

*update* how could I forget my favorite, Madeleine Peyroux!

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22 comments:

  1. ShelliFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I'm glad that you found Melody Gardot! I listen to her on repeat, she is so fabulous. I've never heard of Stacey Kent, so I'm glad we can swap!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I've discovered Melody Gardot recently too and pretty like it. Other wise Fredrika Stahl, Lisa Ekdahl & Molly Johnson.
    Thanks for sharing Stacey Kent !

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  3. Cody & BrittFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    thanks for sharing these! i'm a jazz lover too, i have to admit. check out madeleine peyroux if you haven't already. love her!

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  4. nicole hill gerulatFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks, everyone! Britt: I LOVE her and totally forgot to put her on the list! I just added her.

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  5. beth @ {expeditionaryfamily}February 15, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    madeleine peyroux is definitely a must! also, many of eva cassidy's songs are jazz and her voice is just heavenly.

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  6. EmFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    So glad you're on to Melody Gardot. Her story is incredible... she makes me cry everytime I listen to her knowing how much pain she's in. And her diction is mindblowingly good.
    sounds like you loved the concert - I was so jealous! The stars did not align for me this time.

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  7. Kimberly MooreFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to Stacy Kent! There is just nothing that can compare to Jazz! Mix in a little French and it's perfection. Lovvveee it.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love Madeline!!

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  10. Griffin and GretchenFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    oh! melody gardot had a free song on itunes a few years ago and i've loved her ever since. i'll have to check out your other picks

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  11. brittanyFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love Melody Gardot.

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  12. Kate and ClarkFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I like Carla Bruni as well

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  13. MillarFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

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  14. MillarFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Hm...I want her hair.

    You might like Jessie Baylin. Listen to Contradicting Words

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  15. NicoleFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    you lucky duck!

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  16. kiss my spatulaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    i am absolutely obsessed with pandora!!!

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  17. hello my dearFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Nothing like Madeleine Peyroux on a Spring morning! Lizz Wright is really great too.

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  18. JeannieFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I bet you would also like Karly Jurgensen!! She writes her music, plays it on the keyboard and sings her music as well. She is so awesome and just finished doing the Valentines Day weddings on top of the Empire State Building for The Knot. How cool is that!!!

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  19. Jenn KirkFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Esperanza Spalding is pretty amazing.

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  20. whitneyFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I live in New Zealand and Diana Krall recently toured here with Melody G and Madeleine P. My husband and I were so thrilled to be able to go! Check out Kat Edmondson - she's a new fave of mine. Can't wait to sample Stacey Kent, thanks for the post!

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  21. Scooter CoupleFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love Henri Salvador -- he's got that jazzy, bossa-nova sound and he sings in French.

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  22. Keri BryantFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    loooooove Melody and Madeleine so now am in love wiht Stacy Kent. MERCI!!!!!

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