Melanie Gardner Jazz Singer from New Orleans, LA

Melanie Gardner is a jazz singer living and performing in New Orleans. Melanie will work hard to make sure the music for your event is perfect for you. Her extensive repertoire list means you have plenty of songs to choose from, and she even takes requests! Melanie works with many of the best musicians in the city, and the look and sound of her group will always be polished and professional. Classically trained with a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance, Melanie is able to perform classical music for your ceremony, then sing with her jazz band for your reception! Book Melanie to sing for wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, corporate events, jazz brunches, and more. As a jazz singer, Melanie can be booked as a duo (with guitar), trio (add bass), quartet (add drums), or quintet (add horn.) Melanie's jazz setlist includes jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, as well as traditional New Orleans jazz tunes. As a classical singer, Melanie can be booked with classical guitar or piano. This combination is particularly popular for wedding ceremonies. Melanie's song list for classical wedding ceremonies includes "Ave Maria," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "The Lord's Prayer," and more. Melanie is also able to sing jazz or pop for your wedding ceremony, or do a mix of genres. She is willing to learn your requests with advance notice (for example, if you would like to walk down the aisle to your special song.) Melanie's background is in stage performing, so she is also available to sing opera arias or Broadway tunes, if the occasion calls for it.