gretchen parlato

Harnessing vocal power

Their synergy is especially notable, with the duo perfectly in sync as they breeze through complex melodies and overlapping rhythms.

It’s mesmerizing how well the two understood and supported each other; this type of musicianship can really only be found in a pair as tight as this one. The musicians seemed to enter a flow-like state in each song, completely involved in what they were playing.

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Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington Present Star Line-ups at Hollywood Bowl
You are missing a sweet treat if you have never heard Lionel Loueke and Gretchen Parlato. 

The intersection of their natural talents leaves you with a warmth that encircles your entire body and transports your imagination to your favorite parts of the world.  

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Gretchen Parlato spellbinding at Ronnie Scott’s
The Grammy-nominated singer dazzles with a sophisticated set of intimate and intricate songs at Ronnie Scott’s
Parlato goes beyond mere intimacy in her singing: I would call it interior, as if we are being invited to share her innermost thoughts. As with Blossom Dearie, wistfulness is her default setting. She doesn’t really do standards; it’s more about flow than structure. 

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