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Recording

Jason Parker Quartet Releases "Five Leaves Left: A Tribute To Nick Drake" On March 29th

Source: Jason Parker
March 23, 2011

J&J Music announces the release of the new CD from the Jason Parker Quartet: Five Leaves Left: A Tribute To Nick Drake. The music will be released digitally on March 29th, with CD's to follow at the end of April on Seattle's Broken Time Records. The JPQ chose to pay tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter by remaking his classic debut album song-for-song in their own unique style. “I've been a fan of Drake's music for years," says Parker, “This record ...

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Opinion

What It Really Means To Be A Working Musician

Source: One Working Musician by Jason Parker
March 9, 2011

As the title of this blog suggests, I pride myself on being a working musician. This year marks my 10th anniversary of making a living through my music and I couldn't be happier with how my life has turned out. When I quit my day job in 2001 I had no idea what my life would end up looking like, but I knew that whatever the outcome I'd be happier if I at least tried to build my life around ...

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Performance / Tour

"Live From London Bridge Studio" Ep. 2 Presented by Jazz Now! Seattle Coming April 6

Source: Jason Parker
March 5, 2011

Jazz Now! Seattle & London Bridge Studio team up to bring you the 2nd edition of their new concert series and podcast recording, “Live From London Bridge Studio." Each show will feature two incredible Seattle jazz bands recorded live in front of an exclusive audience. The first show was a huge success. You can hear tracks from it and see some photos here. Ep. 2 features two awesome bands, both of whom have new records coming out. Here's the details: ...

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Video / DVD

Jason Parker Quartet / Nick Drake / Jay-Z Mash-up by Hip-Hop Producer Spekulation - "Can't Knock The Hustle"

Source: Jason Parker
February 18, 2011

Seattle's Jason Parker Quartet has recorded their latest album Five Leaves Left: A Tribute To Nick Drake, due out next month. Parker sent the mixes to his friend, hip-hip producer Spekulation for his input, and in return got back a 6 tracks cut up and remixed with Jay-Z lyrics! “Can't Knock The Hustle" is the first single from the “Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" EP by Spekulation, available February 29th. “Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" is a 6-track ...

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Performance / Tour

"Live From London Bridge Studio" Presented by Jazz Now! Seattle: This Thursday!

Source: Jason Parker
January 23, 2011

We are so excited to be less than one week away from our first “Live From London Bridge Studio," our new concert and podcast series! We've been coy about the details until now, but here they are: What: Live concert and podcast recording When: Thursday, January 27th, 7:00pm Where: The legendary London Bridge Studio Who: Industrial Revelation and The Ryan Burns Trio We couldn't ask for two better bands to be involved in our ...

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Radio

Jazz Now! Seattle Podcast Debuts New Series: "Live From London Bridge Studio"

Source: Jason Parker
January 13, 2011

We're excited to announce the debut of “Live From London Bridge Studio," presented by Jazz Now! Seattle. JNS has partnered with engineer extraordinaire Dave Miner and the good folks at London Bridge to bring you live concerts from the famed Seattle recording studio! The shows will feature two great Seattle jazz bands playing live at London Bridge. These shows will be free and open to the public on a first come, first served RSVP basis. A limited number of Jazz ...

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Contest

Huge CD Giveaway from Jazz Now! Seattle in Celebration of Reaching 1000 Downloads

Source: Jason Parker
November 16, 2010

Jazz Now! Seattle, a new podcast spotlighting all the incredible jazz music coming out of Seattle, WA, has passed the 1000 download mark less than two weeks after their debut. To celebrate, they are giving away tons of CD's from Seattle jazz bands. There are four packages:Origin Records Package: Featuring new CD's from Thomas Marriott, Chad McCullough, Wellstone Conspiracy and Matt JorgensenPony Boy Records Package: Featuring new CD's from Dave Anderson Quartet, Greg Williamson, Katy Bourne and Emerald City Jazz ...

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Crowdfunding Campaign

Jason Parker Quartet to Record Tribute to Nick Drake via Kickstarter

Source: Jason Parker
November 15, 2010

The Jason Parker Quartet, one of Seattle's up-and-coming jazz bands, is heading into the studio on December 26th to record a tribute to Nick Drake. “Five Leaves Left: A Jazz Tribute to Nick Drake" is a unique concept in that it is a remaking, song by song, of the British singer-songwriter's debut album. Rather than take a retrospective look at music from throughout Drake's career, Parker has chosen to focus on only the songs from the one album. He has ...

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