Today, the Spotlight shines On guitarist, composer, and producer Jeff Parker.
For nearly three decades, Jeff has balanced solo work with his role in the post-rock band Tortoise. His 2016 album The New Breedtakes hip-hop beats and puts them in the hands of live musicians. Named after his late father's clothing store, the album just got the deluxe reissue treatment from International Anthem.
He's here to discuss how moving to Los Angeles shaped his sound, why making "identifiably human-made music" matters more than ever, and what it's like transitioning from being the youngest musician in the room to becoming a mentor.
If you enjoy this episode, check out our discussions with Josh Johnson, Gordon Grdina, or Daniel Ögren. All are available on spotlightonpodcast.com.
(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Jeff Parker’s album The New Breed)
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Dig Deeper
- Visit Jeff Parker at jeffparkersounds.com
- Purchase The New Breed (IA11 Edition) from International Anthem, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choice.
- Jeff Parker's discography on Bandcamp
- Tortoise - official website and Bandcamp
- Dig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com
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