album · October 27, 2008
The Katie Melua Collection
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.See this day
jazzjazz fusion
This 2008 compilation surveys the early career of Katie Melua, drawing from her first three studio albums. It captures the period when her blend of jazz-tinged pop and thoughtful songwriting first found a wide audience.
- The album compiles tracks from 'Call Off the Search' (2003), 'Piece by Piece' (2005), and 'Pictures' (2007).
- It reached number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and number 3 on the Official Scottish Albums Chart.
- The release coincided with Melua's participation in a charity single, "Times Like These," for the BBC Children in Need appeal.
Katie Melua is a British-Georgian singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the mid-2000s with her blend of jazz, folk, and blues. Her early albums, characterized by a smooth, melancholic sound, established her as a significant voice in contemporary vocal jazz. This collection was released at a point in her career where she had already achieved considerable commercial success, with multiple chart-topping albums and singles.
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