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1.1 Freakadelic (Feat. Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose ; Josh Johnson)1.2 Late Autumn (Feat. Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose ; Josh Johnson)1.3 Easy Way Out (Feat. Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose ; Josh Johnson)1.4 Chrome Dome (feat. Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose ; Josh Johnson) |
 | | Description: | 2024 release. January 2nd, 2023. Aside from being the second of a new year, it was a pretty ordinary night at ETA in Los Angeles, where guitarist Jeff Parker - alongside his ETA IVtet with saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose - had been holding down a regular Monday gig since 2016. At the time, nobody knew it was the first gig of the last year that ETA would be open for business. Over seven years of holding down that residency, Parker's ETA ensemble evolved from a band that played mostly standards into a group known for it's transcendent, long-form (sometimes stretching out for 45 minutes or more) journeys into innovative, often uncharted territories of groove-oriented, painterly, polyrhythmic, minimalist and mantric improvised music. With that musical growth, the crowds for Parker and his band at ETA grew across the years too. What started as a sparse gathering of weeknight drinkers, friends, family, and Chicago expats (coming to get a shot of nostalgia for the atmospheres Parker used to create at Rodan across the '00s and early '10s) grew into a Los Angeles nightlife staple with a packed house and a line of down the block for every show."Way Out Of Easy" is an audio CD that presents the distinctive musical vision of Jeff Parker & Eta Ivtet and is released by the renowned label Nonesuch. With its carefully crafted soundscapes, the album bridges refined composition and open-ended improvisation, offering a listening experience that feels both intimate and exploratory. Subtle rhythmic patterns, nuanced guitar work and a sensitive interplay between all contributors give the recording a strong narrative flow, inviting repeated listens to uncover its many layers of detail and mood.
The production favors clarity and warmth, allowing every instrument to breathe and making the dynamics of the performances a central part of the album's impact. "Way Out Of Easy" is ideal for listeners who appreciate sophisticated contemporary music that moves between jazz-adjacent textures, experimental edges and accessible melodic threads without ever feeling forced or overproduced. Whether played attentively on headphones or as a focused living-room listen, the record unfolds like a carefully sequenced journey through shifting emotional landscapes.
Jeff Parker is widely respected as a forward-thinking guitarist and composer who has helped redefine the boundaries of modern jazz and experimental music. Active for decades in various ensembles and as a solo artist, he is known for his subtle blend of jazz vocabulary, rock influences and electronic sensibility, as well as for his work in influential groups and collaborative projects. With Eta Ivtet, he extends this exploratory spirit into a group context that emphasizes interaction, space and detail, underscoring his reputation as an artist who constantly evolves while remaining deeply rooted in musical craft.
The album appears on Nonesuch, a label celebrated for its carefully curated catalog across contemporary classical, jazz, world, experimental and singer-songwriter music. Founded in the 1960s, Nonesuch has built a strong reputation for long-term artist development, meticulous sound quality and adventurous repertoire, frequently championing artists who work between genres. Releases on Nonesuch are often associated with artistic integrity and high production standards, which makes "Way Out Of Easy" a fitting addition to a catalog aimed at demanding listeners who seek depth, originality and lasting listening value. | | | No. of tracks: |
4 |
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75597897890 |
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