The New Breed (2026 Edition) [LP]

Jeff Parker – The New Breed (2026 Edition) [LP]

Jeff Parker’s 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 Parker’s 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 Jeff’s 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. (Hear also: The New Breed’s

expansive followup Suite For Max Brown, the gentle deconstructionist

solo guitar of Forfolks, and the long-form slow bloom improvisation of

The Way Out of Easy.)

A1. Executive Life A2. Para Ha Tay A3. Here Comes Ezra A4. Visions B1. Jrifted B2. How Fun It Is To Year Whip B3. Get Dressed B4. Cliche

Genre: Jazz, Experimental.