The Essential is a testament to Melody Gardot’s enduring artistry. This collection spans 14 years of her career and includes 25 tracks that showcase the breadth of her musical abilities. Featuring selections from her six studio albums, remixes, live recordings and previously unreleased tracks, the album captures the essence of Gardot’s talent. Highlights 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. Each track offers a glimpse into the diverse emotional landscapes Gardot can traverse, making The Essential a rich and compelling portrait of an artist whose music speaks for itself.
A1 Baby I’m A Fool
A2 If The Stars Were Mine
A3 C’est Magnifique
A4 Morning Sun
A5 Sweet Memory
A6 Mira
A7 Over The Rainbow
B1 Worrisome Heart
B2 Our Love Is Easy
B3 Love Song
B4 La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
B5 Les Etoiles
B6 La Vie En Rose
C1 First Song
C2 Foolish Heart Could Love You
C3 Once I Was Loved
C4 Ain’t No Sunshine
C5 Moon River
D1 Your Heart Is As Black As Night
D2 If I Tell You I Love You
D3 Who Will Comfort Me
D4 Love Me Like A River Does
D5 Bad News
D6 La Llorana






Alban Berg, Igor Stravinsky, Ivan Štraus – Kammerkonzert For Piano, Violin And 13 Wind Instruments / Symphonies For Wind Instruments
Marcin Wasilewski Trio – En Attendant
The Psychedelic Furs – Made Of Rain 2LP
James Brown – Gravity
Antonello Venditti – Sotto Il Segno Dei Pesci
Guy Lafitte – Jambo!
Various – London Beat
Cootie Williams, Rex Stewart • Coleman Hawkins, Bud Freeman • Lawrence Brown, J.C. Higginbotham • Hank Jones, Billy Bauer • Milt Hinton, Gus Johnson – The Big Challenge
Within Temptation – The Heart Of Everything 2LP
White Lies – As I Try Not To Fall Apart
Shakatak – The Coolest Cuts 2LP
Bill Withers – Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall 2LP
The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin'
Manfred Mann's Earth Band With Chris Thompson – Criminal Tango
Sarah Jane Morris – Sarah Jane Morris