Songs recorded by members of Hess Is More during the COVID lockdown. Matt contributed two tracks to this album.
“a master of improvisational music. His chops, knowledge, and focus grant him the freedom to be led by the music in the moment.”
Straightahead or on the edge, saxophonist Matt Parker welcomes listeners with warmth and wit.
Story by Bob Weinberg
Photos by Javier Oddo and Dion Tucker
"Show me someone who says jazz is no fun to listen to and I’ll show them Matt Parker."
"Parker's playing can recall the gruff-yet-sensuous lines of Ben Webster" - Hot House
"showcasing a chameleon-like style both hell-bent on defying jazz’ many sub-genres and putting his stamp on them all."
Featured in article about Birdman - Academy Awards: 'Birdman' Wins Best Picture Oscar
Trombonist Reggie Watkins has released his newest album and brought Matt Parker on board to produce the album with him. The CD, Avid Admirer: The Jimmy Knepper Project, will be released on Matt Parker's BYNK Records on July 13.
This album features
Reggie Watkins - trombone
Matt Parker - soprano and tenor saxophone
Orrin Evan - piano
Tuomo Uusitalo - piano
Steve Whipple - bass
Reggie Quinerly - drums
Such an honor to have my new album "Present Time" named by DownBeat Magazine as a Best Album of 2016 giving it ★★★★1/2 STARS