Melody Gardot

The performers

• Melody Gardot voice
• Ibrahim Maalouf trumpet
• Thanda Choir

For one extraordinary night only, Melody Gardot brings her unmistakable artistry to the iconic Royal Albert Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

This very special performance promises an unforgettable evening, featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra alongside South African Thanda Choir and trumpet superstar Ibrahim Maalouf.

Melody Gardot stands as one of the most compelling and distinctive voices in contemporary music – an artist whose work has not only captivated jazz audiences but resonated deeply with listeners worldwide. Among the many singers working across jazz and related genres today, only a select few can truly be called masters of singing, songwriting, and recording.

Melody Gardot is undeniably one of them.

To call Gardot simply a jazz singer – as most do – barely scratches the surface. Her music transcends easy categorisation, seamlessly blending influences into a sound that is entirely her own. Still, she readily acknowledges the lineage that shaped her: a rich vocal tradition defined by cool restraint, intimate expression, and subtle power. Echoes of legends such as Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Édith Piaf, Blossom Dearie, Chris Connor, Shirley Horn, and Astrud Gilberto can be felt in her work—artists who mastered the art of saying more with less, favouring nuance, space, and emotional precision.

This one-night-only event offers a rare chance to experience that artistry live, in one of the world’s most breathtaking venues – an evening not to be missed.

Support comes from Belgian singer and kora player Lubiana