Vocalist

This collaborative project between the acclaimed singer (and former member of the SFJAZZ Collective) and the innovative guitarist known as a bandleader and longtime musical partner of Herbie Hancock has been years in the making.

In hindsight, it makes perfect sense that Los Angeles native Gretchen Parlato and Benin-born Lionel Loueke would become fast friends when they met while auditioning in 2001 for the prestigious master’s program at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.

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Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke

SFJAZZ Center

A long-awaited collaboration between Grammy-nominated vocalist Gretchen Parlato and acclaimed guitarist Lionel Loueke, Lean In tells the story of 20 years of connection, inspiration, and friendship between two musical soulmates.

Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke

The Studio at 414

The top acts in jazz and more descend on the Hollywood Bowl for two days of incredible music and a whole lot of fun.

Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability subject to change.

Vocalist

Gretchen Parlato

Events

Past events

Oct 15, 2023

Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke · San Francisco Jazz

Oct 14, 2023

Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke · Stanford Live

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