Jeff Parker: The New Breed – Deluxe Edition Vinyl LP

“Jeff Parkers 2016 album The New Breed was a turning point for both Parker and International Anthem, changing the trajectory of his solo career as well as drawing an abundance of attention to our fresh imprint despite our then very limited catalog. Most importantly though, the album is the first to give voice to Parkers wholly unique take on sample-based beat construction augmented by improvisation and live instrumentation (performed in this case by the high-level crew of Paul Bryan on bass, Josh Johnson on alto saxophone and keys, Jamire Williams and Jay Bellerose on drums, Parker’s daughter Ruby on vocals, and Parker himself on guitar, synths, and other instruments). What began as Jeffs interest in understanding his own idea of hip-hop processes (and how they related to his work in jazz) expanded into a blueprint for much of his work since then.” – International Anthem Recording Co.

• deluxe edition w/ 16 page booklet containing extensive liner notes
• black vinyl pressing
• includes obi strip
• original release year: 2016
• music label: International Anthem Recording Co. 2025