Entre eux deux

Released in 2022, Entre eux deux marks a significant pivot for Melody Gardot, being her first full-length collaborative effort and her most minimalist recording to date. Partnering with Brazilian pianist Philippe Powell (son of the legendary Baden Powell), the duo recorded the ten-track collection in Paris. The album is notable for its bilingual nature, featuring lyrics in both English and French, and its radical departure from the full-band and orchestral textures of Gardot's previous discography. Sonically, the record is defined by its 'dry' production, placing the listener inches away from the performers. Critical reception was highly positive, with reviewers praising the 'palpable chemistry' and Gardot's 'extraordinary voice' which anchors the minimalist arrangements. The inclusion of 'Samba em Prelúdio' serves as a bridge between Gardot's jazz sensibilities and Powell's bossa nova heritage, cementing the album as a cross-cultural dialogue of 'deep poetry and solid melodies.'