25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sultry and Smooth, April 10 2011
By F. Vigil - Published on Amazon.com
Gretchen Parlato is building quite a following and deservedly so. Her phrasing is subtle and concise and, at the same time, smooth and sultry. Her new offering couples a mix of the old and the new (and some of the old offers a nod--believe it or not--to Mary J. Blige, but fear not, jazz fans, it's all good) and a nice touch of some Brazilian flavors. I particularly enjoyed the incredible percussive flow from drummer Kendrick Scott (a frequent visitor to Herbie Hancock's efforts).
This is a terrific CD and I've been enjoying it immensely.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't miss this one!, May 9 2011
By mobyandme - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lost And Found (Audio CD)
Treat yourself to the hauntingly beautiful voice of Gretchen Parlato and get drawn into to a vocal, lyrical seduction! Her third offering, The Lost and Found, was more personal and emotional than the first two, in my opinion. Gretchen has a way of making each note that she sings count in the most delicate but strongest of ways. Personal faves are "Circling", "How We Love" and "Me and You." Having said that, this is a CD that you can hit play on and never have to skip tunes. She creatively takes tunes like Mary J Blige's, All That I can Say, and Mick Hucknall's Holding Back the Years, and makes them into something new and unique without losing their original essence. It is exciting to have innovative talent like Gretchen in the jazz world.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Musicality, April 29 2011
By Philip Davich - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lost And Found (Audio CD)
Gretchen Parlato is one of that rare breed of vocalists whose conveys musicality as well as words with her singing. Her vocals explore harmony, rhythm, and textures of the songs she sings. Her voice is a unique instrument. It's no surprise that she wowed the admissions committee at the Thelonius Monk Institute. I wish she spent more time on tour in the U.S. - so many of her tour dates are overseas. I'm looking forward to seeing her next year already.