The Wise Ones is the new album from Gretchen Parlato, one of the defining vocalists of her generation.

The Wise Ones marks the return of acclaimed vocalist Gretchen Parlato, one of the defining voices in contemporary jazz. Fifteen years after the groundbreaking In a Dream helped reshape modern jazz vocal performance, Parlato reunites with an extraordinary ensemble including Robert Glasper, Gerald Clayton, Mark Guiliana, and longtime collaborator Alan Hampton for a deeply personal collection of songs written across more than two decades. Blending new compositions with earlier works, the album reflects a lifetime of artistic growth, offering music rooted in balance, gratitude, and emotional clarity.

Guest appearances from Becca Stevens, Amber Navran, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Josh Mease create an intergenerational dialogue, bringing together artists influenced by Parlato alongside the singer herself. Throughout the album, spacious arrangements, subtle grooves, and understated performances allow the songs to explore themes of personal evolution, memory, and acceptance while showcasing Parlato's distinctive phrasing, intimate tone, and remarkable rhythmic sensitivity.

Released by Edition Records, The Wise Ones stands as a defining statement from one of jazz's most influential vocalists, combining masterful musicianship with reflective songwriting in a collection that honors the past while embracing the possibilities of the future.

Track Listing

• Capricorn (feat. Alan Hampton)
• Never Come Down (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello)
• Rainbow
• The Wise Ones (feat. Amber Navran)
• If It's Magic
• It's You (feat. Alan Hampton)
• Mad World (feat. Becca Stevens & Alan Hampton)
• Already Gone (feat. Robert Glasper)
• Block The Sun
• In My Bed (feat. Alan Hampton)
• Landslide (feat. Alan Hampton)

Additional Details

Label: Edition Records

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/11/26

UPC: 5060509793365