Baton Rouge was in fact a “whole nother world” for Patti Parks. Kenny Neal’s job was to make her feel at home. Recorded in Neal’s studio, ‘Whole Nother World’ is available now!

“I wrote or co-wrote every song on the album, which is somewhat of a chapter in my life story.”

This is the June edition of the new ABS column ‘Gestures,’ in which we reflect on women’s contributions to music and movement

“I think one of the best things I’ve learned as an artist is you never want to be put in a box. You always want to have the freedom to test new ground and discover new things.”