Imagine a voice with a style reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, a voice with the clear and conversational phrasing of Nat King Cole. Stacey Kent, in the words of three-time Oscar-winning songwriter Jay Livingston, is a revelation. She is a revelation wrapped in romance. Her love songs are timeless.

Her unique and sophisticated, always passionate, rendering of the classic love songs of the past century appeal to all ages and cultures, drawing three generations of families into sold out concert halls around the world.Ms. Kent's undeniable talent has won her worldwide renown and critical acclaim.

Her mellifluous voice coupled with staggering techniques and emotions makes her an unique entity within the giant musical field of jazz - creating the alchemy between old jazz traditions with modern interpretations; Ms.Kent definitely leaves a trademark. Each one of Ms. Kent's albums have been a bestseller. She has garnered a string of awards, such as the 2002 BBC Jazz Award for "Best Vocalist, and is featured regularly on BBC Radio 2 as the presenter of "Big Band Special" and on BBC Radio 3 as the presenter of "Jazz Line Up."

Ms. Kent's musical journey began with her sojourn as a student at New York's Sarah Lawrence College. Her study of comparative literature sent her to Europe to study French, Italian, and German. It was in Oxford that Ms. Kent met saxophonist, Jim Tomlinson. Their shared passion for music led them to pursue a career in jazz together. Ms. Kent studied at the Guildhall School of Music for a year, then entered London's jazz scene with her new husband, Mr. Tomlinson. Ms. Kent's demo tape won her a role in Ian McKellen's "Richard II," a recording contract, national airplay, and endorsement from Britain's most respected jazz broadcaster.

Her most recent album, "In Love Again," celebrates the immortal music of Richard Rodgers and was launched with a sold out performance at the Souhtbank's Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.This is followed by "The Boy Next Door" in 2003,to critical acclaim even before the official release.