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Gretchen Parlato and Alan Hampton release a deeply personal new single, “If It Was,” a hauntingly beautiful reimagining of a 2011 song born from the Japan tsunami, now reborn as a tribute to the Altadena community ravaged by recent wildfires. Joined by piano legend Gerald Clayton and his father, bassist John Clayton, the track channels grief, resilience, and gratitude, with every note echoing the shared trauma and strength of those who lost homes or loved ones. The artwork, by Kevin Cooley, captures Altadena’s regrowth — a visual metaphor for healing. John Clayton speaks of newfound resolve, Gerald of life’s enduring blessings, while Gretchen and Alan celebrate their decades-long musical bond, forged at the Thelonious Monk Institute. Proceeds support altagether.org, turning music into a lifeline for recovery. This is more than a song — it’s a love letter to community, loss, and the quiet power of art to rebuild.

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