Melody Gardot
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
jazz/alternative pop
Status:
Most recent release, My One And Only Thrill (2009)
See also:
Melody Gardot's site
Melody Gardot's MySpace page
Comparisons:
Holly Cole
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Melody Gardot has a clear, evocative voice and a vocal and musical somewhat reminiscent of Holly Cole. Like Holly Cole, she brings jazz stylings into a pop sensibility, making her work cross-over well for those (like me) who are more into pop than jazz. Melody Gardot is also an impressive songwriter—almost every song sounds like a new standard. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Worrisome Heart is the only one we've heard (so far!)
Recordings:
- Some Lessons—The Bedroom Sessions (ep, 2005)
- Worrisome Heart (2006, 2007)
- Live from Soho (live itunes-only ep, 2009)
- My One And Only Thrill (2009)
Release info:
2006—self-released; 2007—Verve Records—B0010468-02
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended for fans of jazz-pop
Group members:
Melody Gardot—guitar, vocals
Guest artists:
Ken Pendergast—bass (1,2, 5, 6, 8, 10)
Charlie Patierno—drums (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10)
Dave Posmontier—piano (1, 6)
Joel Bryant—Hammond B3 (1, 6); Rhodes (2); Wurlitzer (3)
Matt Cappy—trumpet (1, 6, 8)
Ron Kerber—tenor sax (1, 6); clarinet (2)
Jef Lee Johnson—guitar (2, 5, 10)
Diane Monroe—violin (3)
Mike Brenner—lap steel (3, 9)
David Mowry—doboro (4)
Krista Nielsen—cello (5)
Kurt Johnston—dobro (5)
Stan Slotter—trumpet (7)
Barney McKenna—guitar (9)
Paul Klinefelter—bass (9)
Patrick Hughes—trumpet (9)
Produced by:
Glenn Barrett and Melody Gardot
Comments:
What a strong debut! I'm not a big jazz fan and yet Melody Gardot grabbed ears with this one. "When she sings "love me that is all" you have to pay attention--other singers would make this sound clichéd--Gardot makes it fresh, real, deeply felt. Highly recommended for anyone who likes jazzy torchy songs and lovely, strong vocals. (Neile)
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