may 27 - kobe
may 28 - oita
may 29 – fukuoka
may 31 - blue note, tokyo
jun 1 - blue note, tokyo

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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…

"The Sun Will Rise Again"  @gretchenparlato @lionelloueke Bonus track from "Lean In" is out on @editionrecords !

Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke, Lean In

Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke, Lean In Did any disc offer more pure pleasure, track by track, than this gem from the Benin-born guitarist Lionel Loueke and the American singer Gretchen Parlato?  Singing in English, Portuguese, and the indigenous Fon…

Self-proclaimed “musical soulmates,” Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke celebrate 20 years of friendship and collaboration on their duo album Lean In. Pulling from both of their strengths, this record offers a feast…

Lean In - nominated for 
    Best Jazz Vocal Album

I'll be joining Sergio Mielniczenko at NOON Friday June 2 on KPFK Global Village:
11a-1p  (Pacific time). 

  » listen in Global Village archives

Commencing this week’s playlist, Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke grace us with their sublime rendition of the 1984 hit song, “I Miss You,” originally performed by the all-women 1980s funk band Klymaxx. This exquisite rework is featured on their collaborative…

Lio and I curated a playlist of important musical meetups for TIDAL

Here are some of our favorite duo collaborations that have inspired us individually and collectively. Varying in genre and era, these tracks have all played a vital role…