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Chris Parker Jazz Quartet

NEW YORK-BASED JAZZ PIANIST/COMPOSER CHRIS Parker returns to the KALA stage Friday July 29. Last Januarys performance with Parkers Oregon based quartet offered the North Coast a stirring night of original compositions, Parkers fluid and electric style, an inspired ensemble and an audience drinking up the power of jazz. This visit to the west coast, Parker will be debuting new compositions from his up-coming album.

A multifaceted performer and composer, Parker has written for everything from small jazz groups and chamber ensembles to full symphony orchestra. With a long list of original works, he heads his own group that offers a diverse, lineup of Latin, funk and straight-ahead jazz. Contemporary jazz icons Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Chris Vadala and Lyn Seaton have all performed with Parkers band.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Parker holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in music composition. He taught music theory and jazz classes at Clatsop Community College for nine years before moving to New York where he has been Professor of Music and head of jazz studies at SUNY Orange for the past few decades. A New York Chancellors Award winner, Parker engages and inspires students as he teaches them the skills they will need as future musicians.

His two CDs on the OA2 label, Late in Lisbon and the newly released Full Circle feature the unusual frontline of saxophone and violin. The albums are an exciting mix of Parkers original jazz compositions ranging in style from burning latin and straight ahead, to funky tunes and laid back ballads. Reviewing Late in Lisbon, Ben Ohmart, Assistant Editor of Music Dish, says, Parker is one of the greats ... not simply because he knows how to play piano, but he knows how to write some truly memorable piano- driven jazz and Scott Yanow, reviewer for the All Music Guide, calls Late in Lisbon, ... a particularly strong and memorable release of accessible of modern jazz.
Jakob Baekgaard, reviewer for All About Jazz says of FULL CIRCLE, this is music filled with life and rhythm and jazz critic Dan McClenaghan says of FULL CIRCLE, this is about the ensemble sound and Parkers terrific compositions.

Parker leads a quartet for the KALA show with premiere NW jazz artists, Rob Davis Tenor and soprano saxophones, Dave Captein -- Bass, and Charlie Doggett Drums.

Tickets in advance are $15.00, available at www.brownpapertickets.com thru July 27. Call KALA 503.338.4878 for availability after July 27. $16 @ the door. Doors open at 7:30pm, Show begins 8:30pm. Cabaret table seating and Full Bar. 21+please.

KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. KALA is the performance presentation space of HIPFiSHmonthly.

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Astoria, OR 97103
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Astoria , OR United States

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Astoria , OR United States

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Astoria, OR United States

Jul 27, 2016 9:36 AM

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Astoria, OR United States

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