Jazz / Vocal
Recorded at Curtis Schwartz Studios, Sessex, England on November 18-19, 1996
Stacey Kent (vocals); Jim Tomlinson (tenor saxophone); David Newton (piano); Colin Oxley (guitar); Andrew De Jong Cleynert (bass); Steve Brown (drums)
Close Your Eyes is a striking debut from the beguiling young jazz vocalist from New York whose distinctive tone is said to have the 'invigorating tang of vermouth'. As one would expect from such a clear idea of where they're going, Stacey has surrounded herself with a group of musicians who ideally complement her style and swing. With Jim Tomlinson, an accomplished tenor player in the mould of Lester Young and Stan Getz, has been praised for his 'deceptively simple playing.' |
