Music / Jazz & Blues

Melodee Savage in collaboration with New York based multi-instrumentalist and musical director Steve Salerno has created an inspirational musical repertoire which includes jazz standards, historical African American themes and compelling musical theater pieces.  Please take a moment to enjoy a few samples of Melodee’s unique song stylings from both Studio & Live performances.

NEW SONG

After The Lights Go Down Low (recorded 2024) // Style Blues – Slow Tempo

Composer:  Leroy Lovett & Alan White (arrangement by Catherine Russell)

 
Musicians:
  • Melodee Savage – Vocals
  • Steve Salerno – Rhythm guitar
  • Ken Fisher – Piano, Rhodes & Synth Solo
  • Roy Rodriques – Organ
  • John Roderick – Drumset & Bass (CP88 upright patch)

Slap That Bass (recorded 2021) // Style Jazz – Swing Medium Tempo

Composer: Ira Gershwin / 1937

Musicians:
  • Melodee Savage – Vocals
  • Steve Salerno – Rhythm guitar
  • Bob McCrossen – Acoustic Bass
  • Gregg Allen – Conga
  • John Roderick – Drumset, Guiro, Bongo, Clave & finger snaps

Make The Man Love Me (recorded 2021) // Style Musical Theater – Slow Ballad

Composer: Arthur Schwartz · Words by: Dorothy Fields · 1951, written for: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Musicians:

  • Melodee Savage – Vocals
  • Steve Salerno – Electric bass, lead & rhythm guitars
  • John Roderick – Drumset & cymbal accents

Recording notes: Guitar tracks compiled, voice & all percussion tracks recorded and mastered at BVI Studios, Avon, CT.

After The Lights Go Down Low (recorded 2021) // Style Blues/Jazz – Medium Tempo

Composer: Leroy C. Lovett & Alan White – 1956

Musicians:

  • Melodee Savage – Vocals
  • Steve Salerno – Electric bass, lead & rhythm guitars
  • John Roderick – Drumset

Recording notes: Guitar & Bass tracks compiled, Voice & all Percussion tracks recorded and mastered at BVI Studios, Avon, CT.

OTHER RECORDINGS

I’ve Got Rhythm (LIVE) // Style: Jazz, Up Tempo

I’m In Love Again (LIVE) // Style: Musical Theater, Ballad

From This Moment On (STUDIO) // Style: Jazz, Up Tempo

Heaven (STUDIO) // Style: Jazz, Ballad


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Melodee Savage in concert / Plymouth Performing Arts Center, Plymouth, MA

19 thoughts on “Music / Jazz & Blues

  1. Denise Smith McDonald

    Melodee is a personal friend and her powerful voice is so representative of her personality. Deeply caring, perceptive and confident. I knew the girl was talented but wow her voice is truly like a finely tuned instrument. It would be such a treat to see/hear a live performance. If you have the opportunity DO NOT miss out on the pleasure of her gift.

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  2. Kenneth W Richardson II

    Awesome! Loved it very much… Love Again is great… Cuz we need to do a duet… I miss singing, with a few occasions at church that satisfies that thirst, yet that burning desire waits for God’s to direct me… I’ve done it my way now it’s his turn… Love You!

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  3. Ann Duquesnay

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Yes you made me fall In Love Again! So happy to see audiences are once again enjoying your awesome gift. All the best Melodee.

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  4. Maureen

    Your performance at the James Library was mesmerizing. Your voice is amazing. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to hear “I’m in Love Again” and enjoy it again! It’s a great way to start the day.

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  5. Joya Savage Driver

    I love it, Melodee!

    Thanks for letting me check it out. I think my favorite is Billie’s Blues.

    I look forward to hearing more from you and your music.

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  6. Dorothea J. Mills

    Oh, Melodee!! Just listening to your beautiful voice made me so happy and proud. Amazing!! I thought of Harry and LeMoyne!! How happy they would be!

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  7. Marlon Taylor

    And I’m in love again! Beautifully rich and wide, lush vocal range. So great to hear
    your wonderful voice again Melodee! Thank you for sharing it!

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  8. Gary

    So glad i attended the 45th Reunion Concert, sponsored by Hampton University’s Class of 1976. Melodee Savage Roderick is an amazing songstress!. Phenomenal musical journey and a true voice.

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  9. Tom De Sena

    Melodee you sound phenomenal. I love your inflections and your heartfelt delivery! And to my brother of a lifetime John..Your hard work and dedication shines along with all involved..Very Nice!

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