[13] Said Gardot, "It is so important that we come together in this moment where there is a deafening silence happening in the arts...we are part of one large family (artists, musicians, singers, painters...) and this album is a testament to that collaborative spirit; a smorgasbord of talent all in one place, and living proof, that even now, we can use the numerous resources we have to break traditional ways of thinking about recordings, if just for the simple sake of continuing to move forward and create great music..."[14] Of his duet with Gardot, Sting commented, "This new song... has a simple and infectious joy, and it was so much fun to trade vocals with the exquisite Melody Gardot I hope you can hear the smile in our voices.

The following was cited to fans via email from Melody Gardot's mailing list: Following the success of her highly anticipated 5th studio album Sunset In The Blue, we are delighted to announce a new Deluxe Edition featuring 5 new bonus tracks, out on April 16.

"It's as if we've thrown some turpentine on the canvas to reveal the painting under the work... there's beauty in the danger of it all... it's vulnerable and fragile... unapologetic and unpolished.

Released as the days darken, literally and metaphorically, it's a real joy – a transport of delight to dappled squares in Paris or Lisbon, or a street party in Rio.

"[3] AllMusic review by Matt Collar commented, "With 2020's Sunset in the Blue singer Melody Gardot sinks into a dusky and languorously produced album that builds upon her love of jazz standards, Brazilian music, and intimate balladry.

While there's nothing particularly challenging about Sunset In The Blue, there's no denying that Gardot has become something of an expert in this kind of thing: originals, covers and old standards all performed in the best possible taste.

"[8] Atwood Magazine observed, "Oscillating between languages, based on their natural cadence and feel on her tongue, Gardot helps us to experience the varied rhythms and flows of each dialect as if they were each a separate musical instrument, capable of expressing different emotions with each sound... As an album, Sunset In The Blue is nuanced with many of the same stratum that make up Gardot herself.