Gretchen Parlato’s Full Circle Album

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Gretchen Parlato's new album, 'The Wise Ones,' marks a significant personal and artistic evolution, featuring collaborations with notable artists and themes of growth and mentorship.

Gretchen Parlato returns with her most personal and powerful album yet, “The Wise Ones,” a 15-year evolution that blends her signature jazz vocals with a new generation of artists, including Robert Glasper and Gerald Clayton. This isn’t just a comeback—it’s a full-circle moment, where Parlato, now 50, channels gratitude and maturity into every note, while mentoring rising stars like Becca Stevens and Amber Navran. Musically restrained yet emotionally rich, the album explores growth, acceptance, and the quiet power of presence, cementing Parlato’s legacy as a transformative force in contemporary jazz. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/818f8560d598a68f

Topics covered

• jazz music
• album release
• artist evolution
• mentorship
• contemporary jazz

Keywords

• Gretchen Parlato
• The Wise Ones
• jazz vocals
• Robert Glasper
• Gerald Clayton
• mentorship
• contemporary jazz

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Books & works: The Wise Ones

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