David Fincher's new movie The Killer, with soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.. includes Gretchen's song “Better Than” - among several songs by The Smiths and others.
Parlato is a mid-career master whose emergence in the early aughts changed the course of jazz vocals, via her own recordings and through her ubiquitous presence on projects by her peers, elders, and younger artists, including Esperanza Spalding’s breakthrough albums Chamber Music Society and Radio Music Society. “She’s shaped a generation,” said singer Sara Gazarek. “There are so many young vocalists who’ve adopted her intimate, quiet, sensual approach to singing," — Andrew Gilbert, SF Classical Voice
The very first duo recording from two musicians who have performed together for more than two decades, Lean In is all about healing, deep trust, love and family. In a time when warmth and compassion are needed more than ever before, both artists felt compelled to make a record sharing songs of inspiration, reflection, wonder and unity, with the title encouraging us to ‘lean in’ to ourselves and to those around us.