by Natalie key |
Jazz FM have introduced that internationally famend US vocalist Melody Gardot will likely be honoured with the Gold Award at this 12 months’s Jazz FM Awards with PPL and PRS for Music. Gardot will acquire the award on the ceremony at KOKO in London – this 12 months hosted by musician, actor and comic Ben Bailey Smith (AKA Doc Brown) – Thursday April twenty fourth 2025.
Melody Gardot picture credit score Denis Boulz
The Gold Award is likely one of the occasion’s highest honours, celebrating extraordinary and sustained contributions to the world of music. It recognises artists who’ve demonstrated unparalleled creative excellence, a deep ardour for composition, improvisation and efficiency, and a permanent influence on the worldwide music panorama. The accolade has beforehand been awarded to among the most influential figures in music, together with Charlie Watts, Courtney Pine, Ramsey Lewis, Jacob Collier and Pat Metheny.
With a profession spanning almost twenty years, Gardot has captivated audiences worldwide with a particular mix of jazz, blues, and cinematic storytelling. Hailed by The Guardian as “a exceptional artist”, she has launched a string of acclaimed albums which have established her as one of the vital compelling and complex jazz musicians of her technology.
Melody Gardot:
“It’s a great privilege to be acknowledged by Jazz FM, an establishment that has lengthy supported and celebrated the artistry of jazz. The style has at all times been about innovation, connection, and emotion, and I’m really grateful to be a part of this extraordinary custom.”
Nick Pitts, Content material Director of Jazz FM and Magic Classical:
“Melody Gardot is a real artist in each sense of the phrase. Her music transcends borders and genres and connects with audiences throughout the globe. We’re thrilled to current her with the Gold Award in recognition of her exceptional contribution to jazz and her unwavering dedication to the craft.”
The 2025 Jazz FM Awards will rejoice a dynamic mixture of pioneering artists and rising stars nominated throughout a number of classes together with Ezra Collective, Michael Kiwanuka, Nubya Garcia, Samara Pleasure, corto.alto, Emma Rawicz and Meshell Ndegeocello. The ceremony will likely be hosted by musician, actor and comic Ben Bailey Smith (AKA Doc Brown) who has additionally not too long ago been confirmed to current a second Jazz FM collection of his “Vinyl Hour”, which celebrates his thousand-strong LP assortment of jazz and soul.
