Melody Gardot — Currency of Man (2 × LP)

A definitive double-vinyl return of Melody Gardot’s most “urban” and cinematic record. Currency of Man blends soul-jazz, blues and R&B shades, co-crafted with producer Larry Klein—warm horns, deep grooves and socially-charged storytelling.

This Decca 2LP edition enhances headroom and dynamic range, inviting a front-to-back immersive spin.

Key Features

• Format: 2 × LP, 12"
• Artist: Melody Gardot
• Title: Currency of Man
• Label: Decca (UMG)
• Release date: 2025-11-28
• EAN: 0602478374753

Why You’ll Love It

Full-bodied, nocturnal and modern: spreading the album across two records reduces inner-groove stress and lets the rhythm section and horns bloom, with Gardot’s voice centered and spacious. Perfect if you crave contemporary jazz with soul depth and narrative bite.

Trivia

• Originally released in 2015, produced by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock).
• Received a Grammy nomination for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
• Many songs were inspired by real-life characters and urban vignettes, shaping the album’s mood.