Gretchen Parlato - The Wise Ones *Pre-Order

Release Date Friday 11th September 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.

The Wise Ones is the new album from Gretchen Parlato, one of the defining
vocalists of her generation, whose phrasing, tone and rhythmic instinct have
reshaped the language of modern jazz singing

Fifteen years after In a Dream helped redefine the role of the voice in contemporary
jazz, Parlato returns to the sound that set that shift in motion. Reuniting with Robert
Glasper, Gerald Clayton, Mark Guiliana and long-time collaborator Alan Hampton, The Wise Ones brings together songs written across two decades - new reflections alongside earlier compositions, shaped into one cohesive narrative.

At 50, Gretchen Parlato writes from a place of 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 - artists influenced by Parlato now creating alongside her.

The Wise Ones asks a quiet but resonant question: how do we honour who we were
while embracing who we are becoming? The answer unfolds through space, groove,
restraint and emotional clarity, marking a defining statement from one of the most
influential voices of her era.

Available on solid gold coloured vinyl and digipak CD editions. 

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