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Jeff Parker
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| Born | April 4, 1967 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, experimental, post-rock, free jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, drums, drum programming |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Labels | Delmark, Atavistic, Thrill Jockey, International Anthem, Eremite Records |
| Associated acts | Tortoise, (AACM), Isotope 217, Chicago Underground |
Jeff Parker is an American musician who plays the guitar and writes music. He was born on April 4, 1967, in Connecticut and grew up in Virginia. Today, he lives in Los Angeles. Jeff is known for his unique style, mixing different types of music like jazz, rock, and experimental sounds.
Jeff studied music at the Berklee College of Music. In 1991, he moved to Chicago, a city famous for its music scene. There, he became a very important part of the music community.
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Jeff Parker's Musical Journey
Jeff Parker is a talented musician who plays many instruments. Besides guitar, he also plays keyboards, bass guitar, and drums. He even uses drum programming to create cool beats!
Playing in Bands
Jeff has been a member of several important music groups. Since 1996, he has played guitar for the post-rock band Tortoise. This band is known for its instrumental music that blends rock, jazz, and electronic sounds.
He also helped start two other groups: Isotope 217 and the Chicago Underground Trio. These groups were active in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Working with Other Musicians
Jeff Parker is part of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). This is a group of musicians who explore new and creative ways to make music.
He has worked with many famous musicians over the years. Some of these include George Lewis, Brian Blade, Joshua Redman, and Meshell Ndegeocello. When he plays with other artists, he is called a "sideman."
Solo Albums
Even though he plays with many groups, Jeff Parker also creates his own music. He has released several albums as a solo artist. These albums show off his unique guitar playing and composing skills. His solo albums include Like-Coping, The Relatives, Bright Light in Winter, The New Breed, Slight Freedom, Suite for Max Brown, and Forfolks. His latest solo album, The Way Out of Easy, was released in 2024.
Selected Music Releases
Jeff Parker has released many albums, both on his own and with different groups. Here are some of his notable works:
As a Solo Artist or Co-Leader
- Like-Coping (Delmark, 2003)
- The Relatives (Thrill Jockey, 2005)
- Bright Light in Winter (Delmark, 2012)
- The New Breed (International Anthem, 2016)
- Slight Freedom (Eremite, 2016)
- Suite for Max Brown (International Anthem/Nonesuch, 2020)
- Forfolks (Nonesuch, 2021)
- Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy (Eremite, 2022)
- The Way Out of Easy (International Anthem, 2024)
With Tortoise
- TNT (Thrill Jockey, 1998)
- Standards (Thrill Jockey, 2001)
- It's All Around You (Thrill Jockey, 2004)
- Beacons of Ancestorship (Thrill Jockey, 2009)
- The Catastrophist (Thrill Jockey, 2016)
With Chicago Underground Quartet
- Chicago Underground Quartet (Thrill Jockey, 2001)
- Good Days (Astral Spirits, 2020)
With Chicago Underground Trio
- Possible Cube (Delmark, 1999)
- Flamethrower (Delmark, 2000)
With Isotope 217
- The Unstable Molecule (Thrill Jockey, 1997)
- Utonian_Automatic (Thrill Jockey, 1999)
- Who Stole The I Walkman? (Thrill Jockey, 2000)
External links
- Official website: http://www.jeffparkersounds.com
