The jazz guitarist delivers impressive and expertly crafted work of music.
Jeff Parker and the ETA IVtet ensemble, with powerhouse names Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose, and Josh Johnson, torch our speakers with a marvel of improvisation.
Full of varied delights in tempo, this explorative number is chock-full of elemental jazz, threaded with an unceasingly idyllic timbre. Released through the acclaimed Chicago-based record label International Anthem, it’s the latest in a long line from their ever-expanding catalogue.
What It Sounds Like
Drawing on an inspirational coalescence between the four, it’s sonically filled with impressionistic strokes of fluid tones.
Texturised with a melody of ambient reprise, the group effortlessly balances between the two tracks, both complimenting one another.
At 57 years old, Parker is hitting his stride and on this latest release, his experience and creativity is on full show.
Through an immersive vehicle of temporal sound, Parker’s ensemble guides the listener through Freakadelic and Late Autumn with ease, all the while inviting us to listen in a transportive and enjoyable way.
Verdict
Overall it’s a satisfying venture into jazz-laden tropes that successfully evade the trappings of overcooked ideas.
It is both sombre and motivational at its core, allowing the artists to traverse deeply held ideas. The result is a flawlessly crafted canvas let loose upon a brooding 41 minute exhibition.
Where To Buy and Stream?
Norman Records is currently selling the vinyl edition of The Way Out Of Easy for £28.49. It can also be purchased from the band’s record label store online.
Alternatively, you can stream it on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music.
Stanisland Magazine 
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