I wouldn't know absolutely everything I've been influenced by, but the first jazz I heard was Duke Ellington. — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
Jazz is a sideways glance at music. It's like being an architect, knowing the basis of design but understanding that the facade… — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
I had an affinity for music and could play anything I heard on the piano, but I wasn't scholastically advanced in any… — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
I've never aspired to make 'jazz music,' I simply aspired to make music that was in a word, self-soothing and relevant to… — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
People always ask, "Why jazz?" and I'm like "Why not?" It's kind of like asking Seurat, "Why so many dots?" I imagine… — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
With someone like Cole Porter, Perry Como, Louis Armstrong, or Bessie Smith, you had people who understood emotion, could translate it into a melodic… — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
Music is the universal language; it is the soundtrack to our existence. — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
I'll write whenever I can and I'll use whatever instrument is around. — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
It's just incredible to be working alongside with the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, sharing the story of his life. — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
I'm a bad walker but I can dance tango. You know why? Put your hand up. Push on my fingertips and just hold it.… — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
Alber Elbaz really understands the female body and his designs are so flattering to the female form. — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
I mostly wear black with occasional contrast and splashes of colour. I love my curves but I like fitted rather than tight clothes. — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
Do a Christmas record!' NO! Call Michael Buble! I'm not saying there's something wrong with that. But that's not me. — Melody Gardot Copy Share Image
