London Jazz Festival, in association with BBC Radio 3, Friday 11 to Sunday 20 November 2011

Since winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal competition in 2004, Parlato has been called “magical” by Herbie Hancock, while Wayne Shorter commented “there’s no one out there like Gretchen.” Her blend of beguiling vocalese and sophisticated, softly dancing melodies marks her out as a star in the making.