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J to Z: Gretchen Parlato’s inspirations

Gretchen Parlato’s inspirations

BBC Radio 3 - J to Z, Gretchen Parlato’s inspirations

Jazz singer Gretchen Parlato shares her inspirations. Plus live music from Jasmine Myra.

American star jazz singer Gretchen Parlato shares some of the music that has inspired her. Plus concert highlights from Jasmine Myra.

Kevin Le Gendre hears from internationally renowned jazz vocalist Gretchen Parlato. Over the past decade, Gretchen has worked with the likes of Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Barron, Esperanza Spalding, Terence Blanchard, and is also a formidable bandleader in her own right. Here she shares some of the music that has inspired her, drawing from contemporary singers and vocal legends, including the great Nancy Wilson.

Also in the programme, live music from saxophonist and bandleader Jasmine Myra. Recorded at J to Z's spiritual jazz showcase at the London Jazz Festival, Jasmine's set features compositions from her beautiful debut album Horizons and some brand new music. 
  
Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else

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