Gretchen Parlato

Vocalist Gretchen Parlato is a forward-thinking performer known for her languid, intimate style and consummate control. She often melds her varied musical influences into a modern brand of creative, contemporary jazz. What she consistently reveals is a chameleon-like ability to fully inhabit the material she chooses to perform. Her 2005 self-titled debut showcased her readings of tunes by Hoagy Carmichael, Björk, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Wayne Shorter. 2009's In a Dream featured production and arrangement collaborations with Robert Glasper. She produced 2011's eclectic The Lo...