2016 Album Reissued on Vinyl LP with Obi Strip!
Pressed at Pallas!
Jeff Parker's 2016 album The New Breed was a turning point for both Parker and for International Anthem, changing the trajectory of his solo career as well as drawing an abundance of attention to International Anthem's fresh imprint despite their 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 a crack squad of improv-savvy LA breezers—the high-level crew of Paul Bryan (bass), Josh Johnson (alto sax), and Jamire Williams (drums), augmented by Jay Bellerose (drums) and Ruby Parker (vocals).
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.
The IA11 Edition LP features the IARC 2025 obi strip, plus a new 16-page 11x11" insert booklet with unpublished session photos, new liner notes by New Breed bassist / co-producer Paul Bryan, and an in-depth conversation between JP and IARC co-founder Scott McNiece.
...equally rooted in jazz and funk, and built upon beat-making experiments…
Features
- IA11 Edition
- 140g Vinyl LP
- 16-Page 11"x11" Insert Booklet with Unpublished Session Photos, New Liner Notes by New Breed Bassist/Co-Producer Paul Bryan & In-Depth Conversation Between JP & IARC Co-Founder Scott McNiece
- IARC 25 Obi Strip
- Lacquers Cut by Daniel K at SST
- Printed Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve
- Heavyweight Reverse-Board Jacket
- Pressed at Pallas
Musicians
Jeff Parker | electric guitar, Korg MS20, Wurlitzer electric piano, Mellotron, loops and samplers, MIDI and drum programming |
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Josh Johnson | alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, Wurlitzer electric piano, Mellotron |
Paul Bryan | electric bass guitar |
Jamire Williams | drums |
Jay Bellerose | drums and percussion ("Visions" only) |
Ruby Parker | vocals |
Selections
Side A:
- Executive Life
- Para Ha Tay
- Here Comes Ezra
- Visions
Side B:
- Jrifted
- How Fun it is to Year Whip
- Get Dressed
- Cliche