The recording process for the new Jason Parker Quartet CD is complete! Josh, Evan, D’Vonne and I spent a wonderful day at MOUSe Studios in Seattle in April and laid down the 7 tracks for the new album. We were also joined by Cynthia Mullis on saxophone for 3 of the tunes and I can’t wait for you to hear how beautiful it all turned out! I’m shooting for a release in late-June or early-July.
But you can pre-order your copy of the CD today! Every pre-order will receive their copy one week before the release to the public. Read on for information on how you can also receive bonus goodies.
I am financing this record in all the usual ways: my own money, grant money, the kindness of friends, etc. But I’ve decided to try something new this time around: micropatronage.
Micropatronage is a system in which the public directly supports the work of others by making donations through the Internet. It relies on the premise that it is easier to find many “patrons” to donate small amounts, rather than a small number of patrons making larger contributions.
To entice you to become a patron, I have come up with some packages that are all unique to this program. Once the CD is complete it will be sold through all the usual channels, but none of these packages will be available after the release date. It is my hope that you will find one of them interesting enough to be willing to donate a small amount of your hard-earned money to help me complete this project.
I’ve set up PayPal buttons to make it easier, but if you’d rather send a check just scroll down to the end of the post and you’ll find the mailing address.
PARTICIPATION PACKAGES
Solo Package
Participants in the Solo Package will donate $10.00 to the project and will receive:
- High-quality audio files one week prior to the official release date of the CD
- Files will be in your choice of 320k mp3s, FLAC or Apple Lossless
Click the button below to participate in the Solo Package
Duo Package
Participants in the Duo Package will donate $15.00 to the project and will receive:
- A copy of the finished CD
- High-quality audio files one week prior to the official release date of the CD
- Files will be in your choice of 320k mp3s, FLAC or Apple Lossless
Click the button below to participate in the Duo Package
Trio Package
Participants in the Trio Package will donate $25.00 to the project and will receive:
- Photos and videos from rehearsals and recording session
- Sheet music of the original compositions from the CD
- An autographed copy of the finished CD
- High-quality audio files one week prior to the official release date of the CD
- Files will be in your choice of 320k mp3s, FLAC or Apple Lossless
Click the button below to participate in the Trio Package
Quartet Package
Participants in the Quartet Package will donate $100.00 to the project and will receive:
- An invitation to sit in on a rehearsal or the recording session
- A “Thank You” in the album liner notes
- Photos and videos from rehearsals and recording session
- Sheet music of the original compositions from the CD
- An autographed copy of the finished CD
- High-quality audio files one week prior to the official release date of the CD
- Files will be in your choice of 320k mp3s, FLAC or Apple Lossless
Click the button below to participate in the Quartet Package
“Donate What You Want” Package
Because every donation helps, no matter how big or small, participants in the Donate What You Want Package choose their own level of participation in the project and will receive:
- Our undying love and gratitude
- Other goodies to be determined
Click the button below to participate in the Donate What You Want Package
If you prefer to pay by check please mail your support to:
Jason Parker Quartet
PO Box 95428
Seattle, WA 98145
I can’t thank you enough for your support! I hope that by participating you will feel closer to the JPQ, and I will do everything I can to make it worth your while.
The JPQ had another wonderful night at Lucid last night. Josh, D’Vonne and I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with bassist Jon Hamar. This was the first time Jon played with the JPQ, and it was such a joy to have him with us. His playing is soulful, his time rock-solid, and his personality fit in great with the laid-back vibe of the band. And when I asked him if he wanted to see any of our music or hear some recordings before the gig he said, “No, it’ll be a fun surprise.” What a pro! He read our book beautifully all night long.