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While still in the hospital, Melody also learned how to play the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs she began writing songs, Melody made them available on iTunes and started performing them at various venues in Philadelphia. Her talent caught the attention of radio station WXPN, known for launching Norah Jones' career. Encouraged by WXPN, Melody recorded a demo that soon sparked interest from Universal Records. In 2006, she released her first album \"Worrisome Heart,\" which gained even more recognition when it was re-released on Verve Records in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"worrisome-heart","title":"Worrisome Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecca is proud to release a new reissue of Melody Gardot’s debut album, on beautiful new pink colourway LP and CD. Released when she was just 22, \u003ci\u003eWorrisome Heart\u003c\/i\u003e announced the singer-songwriter as the next, and brightest, jazz star of the 21st Century. 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Featuring selections from her six studio albums, remixes, live recordings, and previously unreleased tracks, highlights on the album include her multilingual performances, emotive renditions of classics like Elton John’s “Love Song,” and live recordings that convey the raw honesty of her concerts. 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Produced by Heitor Pereira, renowned for his work as a film composer (Despicable Me, It's Complicated, From Prada to Nada) and world-class session guitarist (Sting, Seal, Caetano Veloso), the Brazilian-born, US-based artist shared Melody's enthusiasm for driving off the beaten path of western pop, jazz, blues and soul. and he was as adventurous as melody when it came to inventive sonic ideas. From the deserts of Morocco to the streets of Lisboa, from the tango bars of Buenos Aires to the beaches of Brazil, \u003ci\u003eThe Absence\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of each of these exotic locales, while at the same time remaining quintessentially Melody Gardot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50426067124555,"sku":"2198959","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50426066731339,"sku":"351771","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/The_Absence_497c9b9d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726799855"},{"product_id":"currency-of-man","title":"Currency of Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eInternational best-selling singer, songwriter and musician, Melody Gardot, is back with her 4th studio album, \u003cem\u003eCurrency of Man\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The music world will be reminded instantly of the rare combination of natural talent and musical sophistication with which Melody effortlessly captures and holds her audience in the palm of her hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50463558893899,"sku":"389770","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50463559844171,"sku":"395704","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50463560401227,"sku":"389771","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2LP - 10th Anniversary \/ Zoetrope Picture Disc","offer_id":53523582124363,"sku":"R5198-4173","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_23842f31-df9a-46ca-a405-b17ccebb1255.jpg?v=1759481217"},{"product_id":"sunset-in-the-blue","title":"Sunset in the Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunset in the Blue is an orchestral celebration of her jazz roots. 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