Jeff Parker
- Born:
- -
- Instrument:
- Guitar
- Styles:
- Contemporary Jazz, Free Jazz, Avant-garde Jazz, Experimental, Free Improvisation, Post Rock, Abstract, Fusion, Post Bop, Soul-Jazz
Best Jeff Parker Albums
The New Breed
Jeff Parker
2016
Forfolks
Jeff Parker
2021
The Relatives
Jeff Parker
2005
Post Bop
Mondays At The Enfield Tennis Academy
Jeff Parker, Josh Johnson, Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose
2022
Avant-garde Jazz
Some Jellyfish Live Forever
Jeff Parker, Rob Mazurek
2015
Contemporary Jazz
Slight Freedom
Jeff Parker
2016
Contemporary Jazz
The Chicago Experiment
Greg Spero, Makaya McCraven, Marquis Hill, Joel Ross, Irvin Pierce, Jeff Parker, Darryl Jones
2022
Contemporary Jazz
JP's Myspace Beats
Jeff Parker
2021
Breakbeat
In A Babble
Akira Sakata, Jeff Parker, Nate McBride, John Herndon
2011
Free Jazz
Escape Lane
Denis Fournier, Jeff Parker, Ben Lamar Gay, Joachim Florent
2018
Contemporary Jazz
Jeff Parker Albums by Style
Contemporary Jazz
The Way Out Of Easy
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet
2024
Slight Freedom
Jeff Parker
2016
Mondays At The Enfield Tennis Academy
Jeff Parker
2022
Some Jellyfish Live Forever
Jeff Parker
2015
Bright Light In Winter
Jeff Parker Trio
2012
Free Improvisation
Suite For Max Brown
Jeff Parker & The New Breed
2020
Out Trios Volume Two
Jeff Parker
2003
Song Songs Song
Jeff Parker
2004
Abstract
The Hard Way In To The Way Out Of Easy
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet
2025
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Top Labels
| Label | Releases |
|---|---|
| International Anthem Recording Company | 32 |
| Delmark Records | 20 |
| Thrill Jockey | 18 |
| Atavistic | 9 |
| Nonesuch | 8 |
| Blue Note | 8 |
| Rogueart | 7 |
| Eremite Records | 6 |
| 482 Music | 6 |
| BIG EGO Records | 5 |
Jeff Parker Collaborations
As Leader
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Marquis Hill | Trumpet | 3 |
| Chad Taylor | Drums | 2 |
| Robert G. Koester | Supervised By | 2 |
| John Herndon | Drums | 2 |
| Nate McBride | Bass | 2 |
| Josh Johnson | Alto Saxophone | 2 |
| Darryl Jones | Bass | 2 |
| Makaya McCraven | Drums | 2 |
| Greg Spero | Piano | 2 |
| Irvin Pierce | Tenor Saxophone | 2 |
As Sideman
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Mazurek | Cornet | 16 |
| Nicole Mitchell | Flute | 12 |
| Chad Taylor | Drums | 10 |
| Josh Johnson | Alto Saxophone | 9 |
| Tomeka Reid | Cello | 9 |
| Hamid Drake | Drums | 8 |
| Jeb Bishop | Trombone | 8 |
| John Herndon | Drums | 7 |
| Joshua Abrams | Bass | 7 |
| Steve Berry | Trombone | 7 |
Key Personnel
| Person | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Cooley | Mastered By | 14 |
| Various | Leader | 13 |
| Tortoise | Leader | 10 |
| David Allen | Mastered By | 9 |
| Daniel Krieger | Lacquer Cut By | 9 |
| John McEntire | Recorded By | 8 |
| John McEntire | Recorded By, Mixed By | 8 |
| Roger Seibel | Mastered By | 7 |
| Craig Hansen | Design | 6 |
| Sheila Sachs | Design | 6 |
Discography
Total: 257 releases
| Artist | Album | Label | Leader/Sideman | Style | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stevens | Matthew Stevens | Candid | Sideman | 2026 | |
| Flea | Honora | Nonesuch | Sideman | Contemporary Jazz | 2026 |
| Jeff Parker ETA IVtet | Happy Today | International Anthem Recording Company | Sideman | 2026 | |
| Gabrielle Cavassa | Diavola | Blue Note | Sideman | Easy Listening | 2026 |
| Yuga | All The Words You Said | Yuga | Sideman | 2026 | |
| Paul Cornish | You're Exaggerating! | Blue Note | Sideman | Contemporary Jazz | 2025 |
| Max Jaffe | You Want That Too! | Colorfield Records | Sideman | Experimental | 2025 |
| Tortoise | Touch | International Anthem Recording Company | Sideman | Alternative Rock | 2025 |
| Jeff Parker ETA IVtet | The Hard Way In To The Way Out Of Easy | International Anthem Recording Company | Sideman | Abstract | 2025 |
| Billy Mohler | The Eternal | Contagious Music | Sideman | 2025 | |
| Various | The Bottle Tapes: Selections From The Empty Bottle Jazz And Improvised Music Series 1996-2005 | Corbett vs. Dempsey | Sideman | Free Jazz | 2025 |
| Makaya McCraven | Pop Up Shop | - | Sideman | 2025 | |
| Holly Palmer | Metamorphosis | Colorfield Records | Sideman | Contemporary Jazz | 2025 |
| Joey Waronker, Pete Min | King King | Colorfield Records | Sideman | Experimental | 2025 |
| Makaya McCraven | Hidden Out! | International Anthem Recording Company | Sideman | Avant-garde Jazz | 2025 |
| Jeremiah Chiu, Marta Sofia Honer | Different Rooms | International Anthem Recording Company | Sideman | Avant-garde Jazz | 2025 |
| Marquis Hill | Composers Collective: Beyond the Jukebox | - | Sideman | 2025 | |
| Amaro Freitas | Y'Y | Psychic Hotline | Sideman | Avant-garde Jazz | 2024 |
| Jeff Parker ETA IVtet | The Way Out Of Easy | International Anthem Recording Company | Sideman | Contemporary Jazz | 2024 |
| Various | The Wanda Coleman Songbook | Not On Label | Sideman | Poetry | 2024 |
Styles & Genres Distribution
Styles
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Jazz | 49 | 16.8% |
| Free Jazz | 35 | 12% |
| Avant-garde Jazz | 34 | 11.6% |
| Experimental | 33 | 11.3% |
| Free Improvisation | 31 | 10.6% |
| Post Rock | 19 | 6.5% |
| Abstract | 11 | 3.8% |
| Fusion | 9 | 3.1% |
| Post Bop | 8 | 2.7% |
| Soul-Jazz | 8 | 2.7% |
Genres
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 177 | 60.6% |
| Electronic | 54 | 18.5% |
| Rock | 42 | 14.4% |
| Hip Hop | 15 | 5.1% |
| Folk, World, & Country | 14 | 4.8% |
| Funk / Soul | 10 | 3.4% |
| Pop | 8 | 2.7% |
| Non-Music | 7 | 2.4% |
| Classical | 5 | 1.7% |
| Latin | 2 | 0.7% |