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Meet Melissa Morgan, a standout jazz vocalist born in New York City in 1980 and renowned for her gritty, retro-inspired interpretations with a live, intimate feel. A SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music alum, she cites Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson as formative influences who shaped her expressive phrasing and fearless storytelling. From a landmark showing as a semi-finalist in the 2004 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition to releasing her debut album Until I Met You in 2009 on Telarc, Melissa has built a reputation for delivering soulful, polished performances with a modern edge.