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Gretchen Parlato’s inspirations

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

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 24 Jun 2023 17:00

Music Played

  • Petter Eldh

    Bergman LL (feat. Savannah Harris)

    • Bergman LL (Single).
    • Edition records.
  • Jasmine Myra

    New Beginnings

    • Live at the London Jazz Festival for J to Z.
  • Xhosa Cole

    Native Tongues (feat. Jason Brown)

    • Ibeji.
    • Stoney Lane Records.
  • Milton Nascimento

    Tres Pontas (feat. Herbie Hancock)

    • Courage.
    • Verve.
  • Jasmine Myra

    Words Left Unspoken

    • Live at the London Jazz Festival for J to Z.
  • David Ornette Cherry

    Parallel Experience

    • Organic Nation Listening Club.
    • Spiritmuse records.
  • Milt Jackson

    People Make The World Go Round (feat. Don Sebesky)

    • Sunflower.
    • CTI Records.
  • Gretchen Parlato & Gerald Clayton

    Sweet Love

    • Flor.
    • Edition records.
  • João Gilberto & Stan Getz

    Desafinado (feat. Antônio Carlos Jobim)

    • The Girl From Ipanema - The Bossa Nova Years.
    • UMG recordings.
  • Lianne La Havas

    Sour Flower

    • Lianna La Havas.
    • Warner records.
  • Emily King

    Distance

    • The Switch.
    • Making Music Records.
  • Nancy Wilson

    Happy Talk

    • Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley.
    • Capitol Records.
  • Jasmine Myra

    Untitled

    • Live at the London Jazz Festival 2022.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Dec 2022 17:00
  • Sat 24 Jun 2023 17:00