Melody Gardot

Submitted by Tara on November 24, 2010 - 12:06pm

Melody Gardot is a jazz singer and an amazing, inspirational person that I am thankful for learning about at the library! Her story is not without tragedy. At the age of 19, she was hit by a car and as a result of extensive damage ended up with severe neurological complications that she continues to deal with to this day. Using music as a form of therapy, she has risen to be one of the most enticing jazz singers I have ever heard.

Gardot's first album, Worrisome Heart came out in 2008. In 2009, she released My One and Only Thrill. Ms Gardot continues to advocate for music therapy and inspire those that face overwhelming obstacles.

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Comments

Submitted by atilleythehun on June 8, 2012 - 7:21am.

"The Absence" is even better than her wonderful first two CDs -- can't get enough -- hope she keeps the music coming!

Submitted by mb on January 11, 2011 - 9:59am.

I love learning about new jazz! Always great to hit the music databases on this site to listen before I buy something or just to learn about it. Worrisome Heart is there so I got to have a full sample!

Submitted by Chuck Woodward on November 27, 2010 - 12:01pm.

I agree completely with Tara on Melody. Wonderful style and lyrics. Check out her site as well as more info on Wikipedia. She has also been interviewed on NPR. A classy lady with in incredible story.
http://www.melodygardot.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melody_Gardot

Hopefully she will come out with another album soon