{"product_id":"gretchen-parlato-the-wise-ones","title":"Gretchen Parlato - The Wise Ones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eRelease Date 11th September 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFifteen 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hundred Records","offers":[{"title":"Solid Gold Colour Vinyl LP","offer_id":57177430851964,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":57177430884732,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9012\/9750\/files\/9ac1044d-5c9e-d14d-9484-58d01e9dd672.jpg?v=1784191488","url":"https:\/\/hundredrecords.co.uk\/products\/gretchen-parlato-the-wise-ones","provider":"Hundred Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}