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Carnets de scène

Patricia Kaas · 1991

65 min · 16 tracks · jazz · chanson

A seductive blend of chanson and jazz, infused with emotional depth and theatricality.

Why this album works

This album was pivotal in launching Kaas's career, garnering significant critical acclaim and achieving commercial success with chart-topping hits. It solidified her status in the French music scene and contributed to a resurgence of interest in chanson during the early '90s.
Career context
Released in 1991, 'Carnets de scène' marked Patricia Kaas's debut album, establishing her as a prominent voice in French music. At this point in her career, she had already gained recognition through live performances, paving the way for her subsequent commercial success across Europe.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Générique (Thème Montmajour) 2:03
  • 2 Les Mannequins d’osier 3:48
  • 3 Vénus des abribus Standout 3:48
  • 4 Mon mec à moi Standout 5:01
  • 5 Cœurs brisés 3:31
  • 6 L’Heure du jazz 4:28
  • 7 Lili Marlène 1:02
  • 8 D’Allemagne 4:56
  • 9 Summertime 2:35
  • 10 Kennedy Rose 3:39
  • 11 Mademoiselle chante le blues Standout 7:58
  • 12 Bessie 4:46
  • 13 Les Hommes qui passent 4:55
  • 14 Une dernière semaine à New York 3:42
  • 15 Quand Jimmy dit 7:33
  • 16 Un dernier blues 2:03

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