by Ammar Kalia, the Hot Box, Downbeat
The twin vocal styles of Parlato and Loueke — melismatic and effortlessly melodic for the former, percussive and intricately powerful for the latter — are the perfect match. Through voice and guitar alone…
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by John Murph, Downbeat, May 2023
“rainforests of sonic wonder — a superb album”
The artistic accord between Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke can be compared to one Billie Holiday shared with Lester Young. Why? Because it's so winning and…
Read moreby James Hale, the Hot Box, Downbeat
Spritely, delightful and snapping with syncopated percussion, this has the feel of a classic summer jam. Parlato has never sounded better.
by Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ
Lean In showcases the earthy connection and palpable synergy of musical collaborators and friends, vocalist Gretchen Parlato and guitarist Lionel Loueke.
The soul-stirring set finds them joined by…
by Neil Spencer, The Guardian, 29 Apr 2023
The American singer and Benin guitarist join forces on a languid mix
of bossa nova, power ballads - and Foo Fighters
"Parlato sings with unshowy elan, always sensuous and involving…
effortlessly funky…
“Parlato's sound is metrically astounding and highly expert in harnessing the power of difficult syncopated runs that still retain their communicative rather than impressive-for-the-sake-of-it appeal to gain traction and a sense of rewarding release.”
Highly influential and innovative US…
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