The Wise Ones - Gretchen Parlato - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

The Wise Ones is the new album from Gretchen Parlato, one of the defining vocalists of her generation, whose phrasing, tone andrhythmic instinct have reshaped the language of modern jazz singing. Fifteen years after In a Dream helped redefine the role ofthe voice in contemporary jazz, Parlato returns to the sound that set that shift in motion. Reuniting with Robert Glasper, GeraldClayton, Mark Guiliana and long-time collaborator Alan Hampton, The Wise Ones brings together songs written across twodecades - new reflections alongside earlier compositions, shaped into one cohesive narrative. At 50, Parlato writes from a placeof balance, gratitude and presence, holding a clear perspective between youth and elderhood.Featuring Becca Stevens, Amber Navran, Meshell Ndegeocello and Josh Mease, the album traces a generational circle - artistsinfluenced by Parlato now creating alongside her. The Wise Ones asks a quiet but resonant question: how do we honour who wewere while embracing who we are becoming? The answer unfolds through space, groove, restraint and emotional clarity, markinga defining statement from one of the most influential voices of her era.

Tracklist

1. Capricorn
2. Never Come Down
3. Rainbow
4. The Wise Ones
5. If It S Magic
6. It S You
7. Mad World
8. Already Gone
9. Block the Sun
10. In My Bed
11. Landslide

Label: Edition | Origin: Holland