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| 4.5 superb | bkahn | October 2nd 11 |
'The Lost and Found' is the most mature, understated effort from a singer who is sure to become one of the leading lights in vocal jazz. Parlato has a such a pure tone, and sings with an intimacy as if she's whispering softly in your ear all her secrets and desires. The band that backs her is just as tight, smooth, and technically impressive: drummer Kendrick Scott and pianist Taylor Eigsti's subtly virtuosic performances give the arrangements a textural and rhythmic complexity not heard on most vocal jazz albums. Although many of the songs here could be described as "hushed," they never bore, maintaining a kind of quiet intensity that keeps the listener hung on every breathy note. The versatility of Parlato and her band is nearly unparalleled as they hop from R&B ("All That I Can Say") to Brazilian ("Alo, Alo") to post-bop impressionism ("JuJu"). Parlato is a vocal force to be reckoned with; she carries a distinctive allure in her phrasing that is absolutely stunning. I look forward to seeing Gretchen and Co. live, in order to experience the beauty of her voice in person. Until then, I'll keep this record spinning (metaphorically) on my iPod, continually awed by each and every song.
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| 4.0 excellent | c2thorn | March 30th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | BrianE | June 7th 12 |
| 3.0 good | Comj | January 9th 12 |
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