Gretchen Parlato In A Dream CD

Lyricists: Duke Ellington; Jean Hancock; Gretchen Parlato; Irving Mills; Larry Troutman; Roger Troutman; Stevie Wonder; Susaye Greene; Francis Jacob.
Personnel: Gretchen Parlato (vocals, percussion); Lionel Loueke (vocals, guitar); Aaron Parks (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ, synthesizer, glockenspiel); Derrick Hodge (acoustic bass, electric bass); Kendrick Scott (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Juan Pablo Alcaro.
Recording information: Kampo Studios (09/16/2008-12/18/2008); Legacy Recording Studios (09/16/2008-12/18/2008).
Photographer: Jeaneen Lund.
Arrangers: Robert Glasper Trio; Gretchen Parlato; Lionel Loueke.
Gretchen Parlato is a rising star in vocal jazz circles of the 2000s who everyone should pay attention to and enjoy. Her singing is pure sterling silver, accented with just a hint of ethnic shadings and a big helping of modern style that goes well beyond standard fare. As alluring, distinct, and mature as her youthful instrument is, she deserves extra credit for choosing some of the most interesting young players who also are ascending to major-league status. Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke, keyboardist Aaron Parks, bassist Derrick Hodge, and drummer Kendrick Scott are all leaders in their own right, but add bright and inventive accompaniment that perfectly matches ...