edison jazz 2024 international vocaal winnaar

66th grammy® nominee - best jazz vocal album

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Parlato is a mid-career master whose emergence in the early aughts changed the course of jazz vocals 

— Andrew Gilbert, SF Classical Voice

Lean In —

Lean In vinyl is now available!

Gretchen Parlato
Lionel Loueke 
Lean In
on Edition Records 

66th grammy® awards nominee 
BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM

‘Lean In’ tells the story of 20 years of connection, inspiration and friendship between two musical soulmates.

This is really a record for the soul.

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.

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Nov 1 2024

GP - Edison Jazz 2024 International Vocaal Winnaar!!

Gretchen Parlato’s album Lean In,
in collaboration with Beninese guitarist Lionel Loueke, marks a particularly beautiful moment in jazz music.

This album showcases Gretchen’s unique ability to create deep emotional connections, while her voice moves effortlessly between languages ​​and cultures…

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    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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    gp / lio 22 years

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