The Way Out Of Easy

Label: International Anthem
Release Date: 22nd November

Jeff Parker And ETA IVtet coming out with a late in the year contender for 2024's best jazz record, definitely the finest modern improvisational record we've heard all year. Jeff Parker's ever-evolving guitar style leads this elite band of players who are making grooves, rhythms and melodic patterns that sound like gifts from the old greats but channeling a very modern style of jazz improvisation. 

"Harvest Moon" Color Vinyl 2xLP in a super-heavyweight gatefold jacket w/ brown card inner pockets and matte lamination, and IARC poly-lined printed innersleeves and OBI strip. 

In their first bout of new music since 2022's critically celebrated Mondays at Enfield Tennis Academy, Jeff Parker and his ETA IVtet find themselves exploring the depths of improvised jazz grooves on The Way Out of Easy. Featuring long time members Anna Butterss (Jason Isbell, SML) on upright bass, Josh Johnson (Meshell Ndegeocello, SML) on saxophone, and Jay Bellerose (Elton John, Punch Brothers), the selections are honed and focused to bring the atmosphere of one specific night's setlist. The delight of the space (now sadly defunct) helped Parker build a beautifully multi-textured, gently-shifting four-dimensional construction out of simple ideas.