Stacey Kent - One Note Samba (Lisbon, Oct. 2013)

From Stacey Kent's 2013 album, THE CHANGING LIGHTS.

Filmed at CCB, Lisbon, October 12, 2013

Video : Tiago Mata Angelino.

Appearing :
Stacey Kent - vocals / guitar
Jim Tomlinson - flute
Graham Harvey - piano
Jeremy Brown - double bass
Josh Morrison - drums

With John Parricelli - guitar, studio recording

One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota Só)
Newton Mendonça / Tom Jobim

Published by Corcovado Music Corp
(P) (C) 2013 Token Productions.

[mashka]

This is just a little samba, built upon a single note
Other notes are bound to follow, but the root is still that note
Now this new one is the consequence of the one we've just been through
As I'm bound to be the unavoidable consequence of you

[Verse 1]
There's so many people who can talk and talk and talk
And just say nothing, or nearly nothing
I have used up all the scale I know and at the end
I've come to nothing, or nearly nothing

So I come back to my first note, as I must come back to you
I will pour into that one note, all the love I feel for you
Anyone who wants the whole show, re-mi-fa-sol-la-si-do
He will find himself with no show, better play the note you know

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 1]
There's so many people who can talk and talk and talk
And just say nothing, or nearly nothing
I have used up all the scale I know and at the end
I've come to nothing, or nearly nothing

[Verse 2]
So I come back to my first note, as I must come back to you
I will pour into that one note, all the love I feel for you
Anyone who wants the whole show, re-mi-fa-sol-la-si-do
He will find himself with no show, better play the note you know

[TimNelson]

If you just stumbled upon her, or as in my case have the consequential advantage of listening to jazz stylists for a half century, it's impossible to view her talent, commitment and body of work as anything other than absolute top drawer. She's up there with any of 'em. You name 'em. Ella, Sarah, Dinah, Josie Stafford, Vera Lynn, as the list gets shorter. I once had the pleasure of meeting her. She's as charming and delightful as you'd ever hope.

[odogunther]

Stacey Kent sings wonderful and is surely one of the most underrated stars.

[lindakish]

The Samba Sound is timeless and never fails to make us smile as we move to the beat. With Gratitude!

[TheRickie]

The magic of jazz is the ease and the playful sound. However, to reach perfection, it takes thousands of repetitions and hard work, and when it all fits together, you're privileged to listen to Stacey Kent.

[charlesfabruada]

Stacey Kent's bossa nova arrangement and delivery is perfect !

[leslieackerman]

She has the best diction I’ve heard in decades. Big fan.

[aja]

She is one of my favorite singers! She does justice to every tune she sings.

[nathalieconnor]

Will never understand how this sultry music is not known and loved by the masses! Their loss!

[LeftofLife]

One of the greatest songs ever written. And beautifully performed by Stacey Kent. What an artist, what a voice.

[antoinetterivera]

Goosebumps. Every time. And such a lovely vid. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[greghemlock]

I love this song, I love this woman, Jobim would approve

[scottmiller]

Tremendous Performance of one of the greatest bossa nova (Samba ) hits of all time, Period

[philsarkol]

I always felt a certain simplicity, honesty and innocence in previous recordings of this song. Almost like a human condition one has to poses as a musician, to play it that same way. This group of musicians surely posesses that quality, as well as Stacey Kent, and I can see the joy of finding musicians who really want to play this music, as a gift. Thank you!!

[rosenunes]

Impeccable translation of the lyrics, wonderful diction, impeccable musicality! Wow, congratulations, won an enthusiastic fan!

[peebeea]

SK AND jT I first saw you two play more than 20 years ago at Ronnie Scotts. Over the years I have had the joy of watching and listening to you many times and your music and skills have just developed and matured so much. Always brilliant but like great wine you just get better every year. Thank you for the music.

[virginiamatos]

Just wonderful! Beatiful homage to Brazilian music! Thank you!!!

[liberte]

One of the very best ever historical experience ! Mint version, thrilling rendering. Merci beaucoup from Paris France.

[varanceL]

So wonderful thank you so much Stacey, you are really great and your musicians too

[НатальяРихтер-чш]

Легкость непринужденность исполнения завораживает, настроение улучшается, спасибо Стейси ...💕🌹❤