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."
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Debut album from saxophonist Parker. Crazily exuberant and undeniably soulful. Leads a sextet (plus guests) that includes Reggie Quinerly on drums, Alan Hampton on bass, pianist Jess Elder, Julio Monterrey on alto sax, and Josh Mease on guitar. Some tracks go flying off the rails, but that just makes it more exciting. Just a very fun album. - by Dave Sumner
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