Stacey Kent – Let Yourself Go: A Tribute To Fred Astaire (2-LP Vinyl)
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Stacey Kent has always understood that Fred Astaire was as much a singer as a dancer, a point too often lost on casual listeners. These songs, drawn from Hollywood films of the 1930s and 40s, were written by the likes of Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern with Astaire's intimate, conversational phrasing in mind, and Kent's own light touch makes her a natural heir to that tradition.
Stacey Kent is a classic jazz singer with a legion of fans, international honors and awards, sales in the millions, and chart-topping albums spanning a 25 year career.
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As the title suggests, 1998's Let Yourself Go: Celebrating Fred Astaire, is a tribute to one of Kent's heroes. The album features songs from The Great American Songbook made famous by Astaire on film.
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Like Astaire, Kent seamlessly and easily takes the audience along with her, creating an elegant intimacy in her performances. Thanks to the tight arrangements, effortlessly executed by Kent's skilled section, the recording exudes a remarkable sense of musical cohesion and sophistication. Kent's interpretation of the songs is marked by her understanding of the lyrics, conveying their emotional depth and subtle nuances.
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Produced by Kent's long time companion and collaborator Jim Tomlinson and recorded at Curtis Schwartz Studios, England, the album has been remastered and is available on vinyl for the first time in over a decade as a 2xLP set.
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Remastered by Alex McCollough at True East Mastering. Vinyl cut by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl
KENT,STACEY / LET YOURSELF GO: A TRIBUTE TO FRED ASTAIRE
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
Side C
Side D
UPC: 708857332113
Label: Candid
Release Date: 12.1.23
Format: LP Vinyl