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I can’t believe I let the moment pass without marking it on my blog! Last month my band (Josh Rawlings, Evan Flory-Barnes and D’Vonne Lewis) played at the legendary Jazz Alley, backing up Seattle’s hottest soul singer Choklate. Watch the video to get a taste of the joyous music that filled the room that night.

After many failed attempts, countless unnecessary downloads and lots of files in the trash, I finally figured out how to get this video down to a manageable size. I’m like that monkey who writes Shakespeare…

Click here to watch the full, unedited program. The first part is a 20 minute interview with the band members (Jason, Josh Rawlings, Evan Flory-Barnes & D’Vonne Lewis). The second part is a performance by the JPQ. We play three of my original compositions, my arrangement of a traditional Jewish prayer, and the beautiful Sam Rivers composition “Beatrice”.

What I remember most from watching the video is how it was freezing cold in the studio and how sick poor Josh was. Thanks for being able to be in the moment nonetheless and play some beautiful piano, Brother J!

Here are the individual tunes for your viewing pleasure:

Beatrice (Sam Rivers)

Bashert (Jason Parker)

You and Me (Jason Parker)

Tree of Life (trad., arranged by Jason Parker)

Contact (Jason Parker)

Enjoy!

As noted earlier in the blog, the JPQ was featured on JazzTV last night. I was pleasantly surprised by how it all turned out.

As soon as I figure out how to post the video I’ll put a link here. In the meantime, please enjoy these photos from the session, taken by Janet Christensen-O’Brien.

I opened the March edition of Earhsot Magazine to find a review of our debut CD, The Jason Parker Quartet. It wasn’t the most stellar review in the world, but hey, any press is good press, right? The reviewer did find some redeeming qualities in it, to be sure. Click the photo to read the review and then come back here and leave a comment.

If you missed our recent performance at Egan’s never fear, because we have many chances for you to catch some or all of the JPQ live coming up. If you’re considering hiring us for a wedding, party or event, there’s no better way to experience us than live in concert.

We have dates coming up at Mona’s Bistro & Lounge, The Repp, The Musicquarium Lounge, Castle Key Restaurant (see below) and ArtWalk Issaquah. Click here for a full listing of our upcoming dates.