"Bashert" by The Jason Parker Quartet featured in a radio ad!
The Jason Parker Quartet is performing for the 4th year in a row at Farestart’s Guest Chef on the Waterfront on July 9th. KMTT, The Mountain. is a sponsor of the event, and they are running an ad featuring my composition “Bashert”. Click here to check out the ad.
GCOW brings together the finest chefs, bakers, wine makers and the like for a great tasting event at Pier 66. All proceeds benefit Farestart’s job training and placement program. It’s always a great event and we hope to see you there!
I should also mention that the poster pictured above was designed by my friend David Calkins, a talented artist who has worked for clients like Farestart, Expedia and 107.7 The End. If you need graphic design work done you should check him out.
My Boys at Jazz Alley
I can’t believe I let the moment pass without marking it on my blog! Last month my band (Josh Rawlings, Evan Flory-Barnes and D’Vonne Lewis) played at the legendary Jazz Alley, backing up Seattle’s hottest soul singer Choklate. Watch the video to get a taste of the joyous music that filled the room that night.
New Video: JPQ on JazzTV
After many failed attempts, countless unnecessary downloads and lots of files in the trash, I finally figured out how to get this video down to a manageable size. I’m like that monkey who writes Shakespeare…
Click here to watch the full, unedited program. The first part is a 20 minute interview with the band members (Jason, Josh Rawlings, Evan Flory-Barnes & D’Vonne Lewis). The second part is a performance by the JPQ. We play three of my original compositions, my arrangement of a traditional Jewish prayer, and the beautiful Sam Rivers composition “Beatrice”.
What I remember most from watching the video is how it was freezing cold in the studio and how sick poor Josh was. Thanks for being able to be in the moment nonetheless and play some beautiful piano, Brother J!
Here are the individual tunes for your viewing pleasure:
Beatrice (Sam Rivers)
Bashert (Jason Parker)
You and Me (Jason Parker)
Tree of Life (trad., arranged by Jason Parker)
Contact (Jason Parker)
Enjoy!
JazzTV aired last night!
As noted earlier in the blog, the JPQ was featured on JazzTV last night. I was pleasantly surprised by how it all turned out.
As soon as I figure out how to post the video I’ll put a link here. In the meantime, please enjoy these photos from the session, taken by Janet Christensen-O’Brien.
