Melody Gardot

The young singer-songwriter Melody Gardot has a hauntingly smooth voice that is drenched in a sublime vapor of mellow blues, eclectic folk, and the essence of jazz. Gardot has already mastered the art of capturing mood and emotion – there is an expressive candour and yearning in her husky and expressive voice, reminiscent of greats like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nina Simone. She shines on her debut album Worrisome Heart (Universal) proving she is an undeniable lyrical contender who from the very first word will knock you out. Live, she has already proved a big hit with the critics and audiences alike.