Jazz Articles about Matthew Parrish

Matthew Parrish: Circles

by C. Michael Bailey
May 10, 2002

The Flood of superb Post Bop continues...

Lacking the angularity of the Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander (Sharp Nine, 2002), Circles represents another important addition to the acoustic contemporary canon. Matthew Parrish is a young double-bassist who displays formidable chops in performance, arrangement, and composition. Circles is his debut recording and is impressive as a first outing. Parrish's own compositions range from the fringe contemporary of “Bee-Doe-Lot" to the bluesy “This One's For Al" to the extended ballad consideration of ...