Maureen Parker | zh

A prolific jazz guitarist, Jeff Parker freelances in jazz and all its contemporary extracts mostly within the greater Chicago area. Noted for his smoothness and intensely influenced improvisational skills, Parker has had success with a number of groups, including the internationally praised avant-garde group Tortoise. Jeff Parker still resides in Chicago and can be found in almost every corner of the Chicago music scene. Jeff Parker links: Official website Thrill Jockey page .

“大鸟” 　　1920年出生的Charlie Parker是爵士史上最伟大的中音萨克斯风手，更是爵士史上最才气纵横的萨克斯风手，绰号Bird的Charlie Parker也是对整个爵士乐发展造成决定性影响的乐手。在他担任领班期间，旗下更包括了年轻的Miles Davis等众多后来的大师乐手，在咆勃爵士乐史上他与钢琴手Bud Powell、小号手Dizzy Gillespie三人被公认为咆勃爵士的领导先驱。Charlie Parker的吹奏技巧无与伦比，无论在小编制当中的引领乐句转折，或是在堪萨斯市Big Band俱乐部里光芒四射的独奏桥段，不管Parker再怎么吸毒、饮酒狂欢、放纵声色，只要他含起萨克斯风吹口，吹奏出的每一段旋律都是空前绝后般地惊才绝豔。与小号手Dizzy Gillespie并肩齐步飙奏时，节奏速度彷佛达到非人的「魔鬼」境界。将精力与天赋同时放在毒品的火焰中两头燃烧的Parker死时才卅五岁，医生检验他的身体时却觉得像是六十五岁的苍老躯体。他的影响无远弗届，Miles Davis晚年曾说：「如果没有Parker，今天的爵士乐听起来将完全不同。」，诚如其言。 .

1) Jazz pianist, born in Chicago 2) house music .

Somewhere between indie and mainstream you'll find Braxton Parker. An accomplished unsigned artist with an intense and profitable touring schedule, die hard DIY work ethic, and strong regional fan base, Braxton released his EP in April 2007 to great reception. Since its completion, the songs have been picking up a slew of radio, internet, satellite plays and press support. Friend and producer, Ted Comerford (Army of Me, Virginia Coalition, Zox) brought in the right players, including members from Ben Kweller for the project. With Comerford producing and Paul David Hager (Avril Lavigne, Butch Walker, American Hi-Fi) on board, Braxton Parker...