lean in

Gretchen Parlato
Lionel Loueke

Lean In
on Edition Records
release date - May 19!!

Non Vignon, If I Knew, Lean In and I Miss You singles released !!

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

Lean In is all about healing, deep trust, love and family...
a record sharing songs of inspiration, reflection, wonder and unity,
encouraging us to ‘lean in’ to ourselves and to those around us. 

This really is a record for the soul. 

10 Albums You Need to Know - JAZZIZ

"Parlato sings with unshowy elan,
always sensuous and involving — effortlessly funky codas from Loueke’s guitar — the duo’s joint vocals  are positively joyous. A treat."

— The Guardian

Produced by Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke

Gretchen Parlato – Voice, Percussion 
Lionel Loueke – Guitar, Voice, Percussion 

guest personnel
Mark Guiliana – Drums, Percussion (tracks 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12)
Burniss Travis – Electric Bass (tracks 3, 6, 11)
Marley Guiliana – Voice (tracks 3, 6, 12)
Lisa Loueke – Voice (track 3)

Recorded by Pete Min at Lucy’s Meat Market, Los Angeles 
Mixed by Pete Min at Lucy’s Meat Market, Los Angeles 
Mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Recording, NYC

Because of their respective idiosyncratic musicality —
Parlato's hushed singing, chirps, clicks and other percussive vocal techniques; Loueke's rhythmic brilliance and intriguing textural harmonies and languid melodicism — the dynamic duo often create rainforests of sonic wonder.
With glimmering rapport and supple ingenuity, the glamouring power of Parlato and Loueke's deepening partnership captured on Lean In seduces with each listening.
— John Murph, Downbeat