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Aaron Parks

Born: October 7, 1983

Pianist Aaron Parks is a forward-thinking jazz musician who came to the public's attention during his time with trumpeter Terence Blanchard. Born in Seattle, Washington, Parks began playing piano at a young age and by the time he was 14 had enrolled in an early entrance degree program at the University of Washington.

Originally, Parks pursued both science and music degrees; however, his prodigious talent won out and by age 16 he had transferred to the Manhattan School of Music. While there, he studied with noted pianist Kenny Barron and received several competitive accolades, including being named the 2001 Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association.

Trip the Night Fantastic

By Terri Lyne Carrington

Label: Candid Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Riddim Song; Identity Song;Autonomy Song; Climate Song; Children's Song; Step Song; Forest Song; Solidarity Song; Prayer Song;Abolition Song; Pet Song; Blues Song (These Poems); Reckoning Song

Zuversicht

By Nils Wülker

Label: Warner Music Central Europe
Released: 2026
Track listing: All Hands on Deck; As Young as Your Faith; This Moment's Rhythm; Alpenglow; FOMO Fighter; Time Will Tell; Second Nature; Forces at Work; Continuum; It's Okay; It's Alright

Jazz Journeys: A Conversation with Violinist May Yu

by Kurt Ellenberger
June 3, 2026

In New York City's crowded and competitive music scene, All About Jazz encountered in May (Tianyang) Yu, a violinist whose deep classical foundation, serious jazz language, and improvisational imagination have quickly placed her in professional settings with leading artists including Darcy James Argue. Ingrid Jensen, Erena Terakubo, Misha Piatigorsky, Peter Slavov, Chris Wabich, and recently opening ...

Aaron Parks Trio & Kurt Rosenwinkel at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa

by Marek J. Śmietański
April 10, 2026

A collection of photos from the Aaron Parks Trio & Kurt Rosenwinkel concert at Bielsko Cultural Centre in Bielsko-Biała on March 19, 2026 featuring Aaron Parks, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Street and Cornelia Nilsson. Other photo reports from the same festival: Francesca Tandoi Trio at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa, Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke at Bielska ...

Dara Starr Tucker: Time Wouldn't Wait

by Angelo Leonardi
March 24, 2026

L'ultimo album della cantante Dara Tucker conferma la sintesi tra l'estetica dominante nella prima parte della sua carriera (i quattro album dal 2009 al 2019 per Watchman Music, impegnati di jazz, blues e soul) e quella più incline al neo-soul e al pop, presente in Dreams of Waking--Music for a Better World (Green Hill 2021) e ...

Jeremy Pelt, Corcoran Holt, Dan West, Cynthia Scott and more

by Benjamin Boddie
March 12, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jeremy Pelt, Corcoran Holt, Dan West, Cynthia Scott, Mark Tonelli, Tom Lippincott, Benjie Porecki, Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band, Bill Frisell, Chris Parker Septet, Pat Bianchi, Monika Herzig, Greg Rahn, Diane Marino, Betty Bryant, Charlie Apicella & Iron City, Melissa Aldana, The Falconaires, Nicole McCabe, Dave Stryker, Joel Ross, ...

Nils Wülker: Zuversicht

by Neil Duggan
February 28, 2026

Zuversicht is album number 15 from German trumpeter Nils Wülker. The album title probably needs explanation, though that proves difficult as the word combines numerous ideas that lack a direct English equivalent, making a clean translation impossible. The concept is close to experiencing hope so strongly that we trust in the future, despite all doubts.

Gard Nilssen, Shoko Nagai, Aaron Parks, Maryanne de Prophetis & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 10, 2026

Enjoy a playlist that brings together energy, intimacy, and creative identity, moving across projects that blur boundaries between electric and acoustic, structure and freedom. From the personal, groove-inflected vision of Maurício Fleury's debut to the explosive collective force of Gard Nilssen's expanded Acoustic Unity, the music thrives on momentum and risk. This set also focuses on ...

NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Alex Robinson and more

by Benjamin Boddie
February 6, 2026

Streaming on demand with today's music by NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Álex Robinson, Dimitri Nassar, Carl Schultz, Doug MacDonald Trio, Robert Glasper, Ron Rieder, Stephen Philip Harvey, The Jones Factor, Aretha Tillotson, Nicholas Payton, Roderick Harper, JD Allen, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Betty Bryant, Michael Dease, Lisa Hilton, Vance Thompson, Eddie Allen ...