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.

Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival

Hollywood Bowl

Gretchen Parlato has forged a singular voice that honors the deep tradition of jazz while fearlessly advancing it. On her eagerly anticipated Fall 2026 Edition Records release, The Wise Ones, Gretchen’s singer-songwriter roots reflect both continuity and evolution, weaving together jazz, R&B, and soul. The album features new collaborations with Robert Glasper, Gerald Clayton, Amber Navran of Moonchild and Meshell Ndegeocello. The recording and touring quartet reunites Gretchen with longtime bandmates: bassist, guitarist, and vocalist Alan Hampton and drummer Mark Guiliana—alongside pianist Gerald Clayton.

Vocalist

Gretchen Parlato

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 2, 2026

Gretchen Parlato · Carpenter Performing Arts Center

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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