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
Honored to be in such great company as one of the best soprano saxophonist of 2014. Along with Branford Marsalis, Wayne Shorter and Dave Liebman for my solo on Chala Nata off Reggie Watkins album - One for Miles One for Maynard. www.reggiewatkinsmusic.com
Chala Nata was one of Maynard Ferguson's songs written in reaction to his time spent in India.
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