Matt Parker
Saxophonist, Composer, and Improviser
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New Hess Is More Album: Apollonian Solos

Songs recorded by members of Hess Is More during the COVID lockdown. Matt contributed two tracks to this album.

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“a master of improvisational music. His chops, knowledge, and focus grant him the freedom to be led by the music in the moment.”

DownBeat Magazine names "Present Time" Best Albums of 2016
DownBeat Magazine names "Present Time" Best Albums of 2016

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

BYNK Records releases new ablum from Reggie Watkins
BYNK Records releases new ablum from Reggie Watkins
JAZZIZ Magazine interviews Matt Parker - story by Bob Weinberg
JAZZIZ Magazine interviews Matt Parker - story by Bob Weinberg

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

Great Write up in Something Else!
Great Write up in Something Else!

"Show me someone who says jazz is no fun to listen to and I’ll show them Matt Parker."

Spotlight in Feb issue of Hot House Jazz
Spotlight in Feb issue of Hot House Jazz

"Parker's playing can recall the gruff-yet-sensuous lines of Ben Webster" - Hot House

 

Coverage in The New York City Jazz Record's Latest Issue
Coverage in The New York City Jazz Record's Latest Issue

"showcasing a chameleon-like style both hell-bent on defying jazz’ many sub-genres and putting his stamp on them all."

Chris Hardwick and The Nerdist mentions Matt's new album Present Time
Chris Hardwick and The Nerdist mentions Matt's new album Present Time
Matt in the New York Post

Featured in article about Birdman - Academy Awards: 'Birdman' Wins Best Picture Oscar

2016’s First Quarter Jazz Scorecard

Matt Parker, Present Time (BYNK) – I’m pretty sure Parker can do anything. For his second release he swings his ass off, goes a little out, nods to the minimalist gestures that folks like Colin Stetson have turned to, and backs vocalist Emily Braden on a slamming version of “I’m Confessin’ (that I love you).”  A big burly sound and the merging of a whole lot of different frameworks, ideas, and concepts into a singular voice makes Parker an impressive player, composer, and bandleader.

- Outside-Inside-Out by Chris Robinson

 
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