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Waiting and Waiting for Gardot
by Patrick Burnette
A couple of releases exploring older repertoire, an out-ish excursion that goes all over the map, a young woman singer with our time on her hands. Yep, it's a classic mixed bag courtesy of eclectic Mike, with the bastardy mostly courtesy of Pat.Playlist Discussion of Micah Thomas' album Mountains (Artwork) 3:41 Discussion of Warren Wolf's album History of the Vibraphone (Cellar Music) 20:07 Discussion of Brian Landrus' album Plays Ellington and Strayhorn (Palmetto) 34:35 Discussion of Melody Gardot's ...
Continue ReadingMelody Gardot: Sunset in the Blue - The Deluxe Version
by William H. Snyder
Henri Matisse, the master of the use of color, said, “Art should be something like a good armchair in which to rest from physical fatigue." Melody Gardot's Sunset in the Blue: The Deluxe Version shows its mastery, in both the color of its cover design and the execution of its musicianship. Back in the day, Matisse got in trouble with some art critics for his simile. Some listeners might have a similar reaction to Melody's music, but not all. Gardot's ...
Continue ReadingMelody Gardot: Sunset in the Blue
by Scott Gudell
Melody Gardot emerged from her own smoky shadows of the mid-2000s as if she were some femme fatale emanating from a film noir movie. The plot twist was that she was the good girl, but it was her body that had been damaged in an auto accident. An extensive recovery followed. Her long, lean cane only reinforced her long, lean looks. The shades added just a touch of mystery. If there was anything positive, it was that she confronted the ...
Continue ReadingMelody Gardot at the Merriam Theater
by Victor L. Schermer
Melody Gardot Merriam Theater Philadelphia, PA October 9, 2015 In this highly touted concert, Philadelphia born and bred vocalist Melody Gardot made a return visit to her home town after several years on the road in Europe and other destinations where her stunning voice and soul-stirring original songs have grabbed the world's attention. Her loyal fans know her life-changing story of a bicycle accident and the severe brain trauma it inflicted, with music playing ...
Continue Reading44 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona: Melody Gardot
by Pep Salazar
Melody Gardot44 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de BarcelonaPalau de la Música16 Noviembre 2012Melody Gardot es carne de escenario. Es pura potencia e intensidad. Es consciente de todo eso, y actúa en consecuencia. Tiene un control absoluto de lo que pasa en el escenario y la proyección hacia el público, al que controla desde el primer minuto. Un público entregado previamente. La mayoría ya conoce a esta bestia escénica de Nueva Jersey y todos tienen ...
Continue ReadingMelody Gardot and New York Pops Open Central Park Summerstage 2010
by Ernest Barteldes
Melody Gardot and the New York PopsCentral Park/Mainstage Rumsey Playfield New York, New YorkJune 1, 2010
For the opening of the 2010 Central Park Summerstage concert series, the New York Pops (which also performed at the 2009 opener) kicked off with versions of Dave Brubeck's “Blue Rondo a La Turk" and Duke Ellington's “It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" before welcoming Melody Gardot, who came on with her ...
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