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It includes interpretations of Thelonious Monk’s “Ugly Beauty” and the standard “My Ideal,” plus six original compositions including \"Four Folks,\" \"La Jetée\" (a tune he recorded with Tortoise in 1998), and four totally new loop-driven, stratiform works that marry melodic improvisation with electronic textures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It's a particular thing to hear Jeff play solo,” writes veteran Chicago musician and longtime Parker collaborator Matthew Lux in his liner notes for Forfolks. “He is an unusually selfless improviser, oftentimes laying out and highlighting the contributions of his band mates… On this recording, however, he is by himself, joined only by his own ideas, looped or frozen, to flesh out the music he's creating in his mind. Hearing him craft entire sound worlds on these eight selections gives us an opportunity to really see how Parker orders sound.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForfolks\u003c\/i\u003e follows Parker’s critically acclaimed 2020 record \u003ci\u003eSuite for Max Brown\u003c\/i\u003e, which Pitchfork called an “effortlessly detailed album, full of tradition and experimentation that spans generations … It lives at the vanguard of new jazz music.” The album went on to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Current Contemporary Jazz Chart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Anthem Recording Co","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50383012069707,"sku":"1138190","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50383011676491,"sku":"1138189","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50383011938635,"sku":"1138191","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/20191040-4ec0-4d60-8808-563e3bdb42fa_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726261791"},{"product_id":"the-relatives-reissue","title":"The Relatives (Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeff Parker has been a cornerstone of the rock, jazz, and experimental music communities for the past three decades. As the guitarist for groundbreaking groups Tortoise, Isotope 217, Chicago Underground, as a sideman for artists like Joshua Redman, Fred Anderson, and Joey DeFrancesco, and as a solo artist, Parker’s work engages in a deep understanding of a constellation of styles while defying boundaries at every turn. In the 15 years since its release, \u003ci\u003eThe Relatives\u003c\/i\u003e has proved to be a revered pillar in the pantheon of Parker’s ever-expanding music. Listening to the sheer breadth of the musical landscapes traversed on \u003ci\u003eThe Relatives\u003c\/i\u003e, there’s no mistaking why Parker is one of the most lauded players and sought-after collaborators today. Parker’s sound is instantly identifiable for his masterfully understated use of melody and space and for his keen sense for complimentary playing, ever bolstering the musicians around him to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thrill Jockey","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50389770666315,"sku":"1140599","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50424184078667,"sku":"1140600","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50424184340811,"sku":"1140601","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/df4fea94-edc3-45ec-a362-ab040431be9b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726371341"},{"product_id":"mondays-at-the-enfield-tennis-academy","title":"Mondays at The Enfield Tennis Academy","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong-form, lyrical, groove-based free improv by acclaimed guitarist and composer Jeff Parker's ETA IVtet. Recorded live at ETA (referencing David Foster Wallace), a bar in LA’s Highland Park neighbourhood with just enough space in the back for Parker, drummer Jay Bellerose, bassist Anna Butterss, and alto saxophonist Josh Johnson to convene in extraordinarily depth-full \u0026amp; exploratory music making. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGleaned for the stoniest side-length cuts from 10+ hours of vivid two-track recordings made between 2019 and 2021 by Bryce Gonzales, \u003ci\u003eMondays at The Enfield Tennis Academy\u003c\/i\u003e is a darkly glowing séance of an album, brimming over with the hypnotic, the melodic, and patience and grace in its own beautiful strangeness. 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Most importantly though, the album is the first to give voice to Parker’s wholly unique take on sample-based beat construction augmented by improvisation and live instrumentation (performed in this case by the high-level crew of Paul Bryan on bass, Josh Johnson on alto saxophone and keys, Jamire Williams and Jay Bellerose on drums, Parker's daughter Ruby on vocals, and Parker himself on guitar, synths, and other instruments). What began as Jeff’s interest in understanding his own idea of hip-hop processes (and how they related to his work in jazz) expanded into a blueprint for much of his work since then. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Anthem Recording Co","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50478900543819,"sku":"1089148","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50478901035339,"sku":"1081132","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD - IA11 Edition","offer_id":57621454422347,"sku":"R9116-7163","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a526f412-3a20-4746-b401-13c38d19e51a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727494430"},{"product_id":"the-way-out-of-easy","title":"The Way Out Of Easy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn their first bout of new music since 2022's critically celebrated \u003ci\u003eMondays at Enfield Tennis Academy\u003c\/i\u003e, Jeff Parker and his ETA IVtet find themselves exploring the depths of improvised jazz grooves on \u003ci\u003eThe Way Out of Easy\u003c\/i\u003e. Featuring long time members Anna Butterss (Jason Isbell, SML) on upright bass, Josh Johnson (Meshell Ndegeocello, SML) on saxophone, and Jay Bellerose (Elton John, Punch Brothers), the selections are honed and focused to bring the atmosphere of one specific night's setlist. The delight of the space (now sadly defunct) helped Parker build a beautifully multi-textured, gently-shifting four-dimensional construction out of simple ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Anthem Recording Co","offers":[{"title":"Maroon LPx2","offer_id":50529742324043,"sku":"2226583","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50529741832523,"sku":"2226582","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50529741308235,"sku":"2226581","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Jeff_Parker_and_ETA_IVtet_-_The_Way_Out_Of_Easy_-_IARC8_84595264_thumbnail_4.jpg?v=1728065762"},{"product_id":"the-new-breed-ia11-edition","title":"The New Breed (IA11 Edition)","description":"\u003ctable width=\"71\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol width=\"71\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"71\" height=\"20\"\u003eJeff Parker’s 2016 album The New Breed was a turning point for both Parker and International Anthem, changing the trajectory of his solo career as well as drawing an abundance of attention to our fresh imprint despite our then very limited catalog. 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