Radio Heartland | Joyann Parker plays "Faintly Optimistic" in The Current studio for Radio Heartland #shorts @RadioHeartland | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
Wisconsin-originated and classically trained musician Joyann Parker came to the blues, jazz and gospel music later in life, but she celebrates it with gusto on her new album, "Roots," produced by Kevin Bowe.

Parker and her band visited The Current studio to play songs from the new album in a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra. Here's a look at their performance of "Faintly Optimistic."

Watch and listen to the entire session here: thecurrent.org/feature/2024/01/07/joyann-parker-plays-songs-from-roots-on-radio-heartland

All songs from Joyann Parker’s 2023 album, "Roots."

Musicians
Joyann Parker – lead singer, electric guitar
Mark Lamoine – electric guitar, vocals
Chris Bates – bass
Tim Wick – keyboards
Bill Golden – drums, vocals
Scott Graves – saxophone

Credits
Guest – @JoyannParker
Host & Producer – Mike Pengra
Video Director – Josh Sauvageau
Audio – Evan Clark, Cameron Wiley
Graphics – Natalia Toledo
Digital Producer – Luke Taylor

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