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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.

Following The Sun

By Alexis Valet

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Ups and Downs; June; Dream of Integrity; Laika; Following the Sun; Cypher; Lekeitio; Myrtle.

Hadal Deluxe Edition

By Atlas Maior

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Basalt; Ignis Fatuus; Hadal; Fata Morgana; Ya Ali; Nazuk; Jah Ali - Doctor Phono Remix; Ya Ali - Félix 3AM Remix.

Little Big III

By Aaron Parks

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Flyways; Locked Down; Heart Stories; Sports; Little Beginnings; The Machines Say No; Willamina; Delusions; Ashé.

Mike Jurkovic's Best Jazz Albums Of 2024

by Mike Jurkovic
December 5, 2024

It has been, to say the least, one hell of fright night year. But here is the music that stayed with me, through thick and thin, and all manner of human foible and political upheaval. Vijay IyerCompassion ECM Records Kris Davis

Take Five with Guitarist Jamie Pye

by AAJ Staff
December 4, 2024

Meet Jamie Pye Jamie Pye is a jny: London-based jazz guitarist and composer with roots in both Australia and New Zealand. He performs in various line ups and contexts; from intimate duo residencies to headline performances as a bandleader showcasing his original music. He is often part of house bands for jam sessions around town, or ...

Celebrating innovative releases from the Pi Recording catalog

by Hobart Taylor
December 4, 2024

This week we feature Pi Recording artists including the Tyshawn Sorey Trio, Anna Webber, Steve Coleman and the Five Elements, Luke Stewart, Jen Shyu, Henry Threadgill, Patricia Brennan, Matt Mitchell, Kate Gentile and others. Playlist Aaron Parks “Little Beginnings" from Little Big III (Blue Note) 0:00 Brandee Younger “Tickled Pink" from Somewhere Different (Impulse) ...

A Few More of My Favorite 2024 Jazz Things - Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 15, 2024

From time to time, we take stock of the most exciting releases that have landed on our desk... and hard drive. Usually, we do it twice a year, in June and in December. However, we have already accumulated so much great material since June that there was no point in waiting until December to start sharing ...

New Music From Keberle, Nawashiro, Hilton & More

by Bob Osborne
October 31, 2024

On this show, we feature another selection of excellent new jazz releases for your listening pleasure. In addition, I feature a 1992 performance from Keith Jarrett with Gary Peacock and Paul Motian from the legendary Deer Head Inn which has just been released. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Ryan Keberle & Catharsis “Sonic Living" from ...

Ryuichi Sakamoto, The Ize Trio, Jack Wood, & Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Darius Jones, Tommy Smith and John Taylor

by Cheryl K.
October 25, 2024

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, two selections from two releases by the late Japanese pianist and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto; the Boston, MA-based collective The Ize Trio; vocalists Jack Wood & Nichaud Fitzgibbon; composer & alto saxophonist Darius Jones; and saxophonist Tommy Smith and pianist John Taylor. Playlist Ryuichi Sakamoto ...