And even though no human being is perfect, we always have the chance to bring what’s unique about us to live in a redeeming way.
- Mr. Rodgers
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Songs recorded by members of Hess Is More during the COVID lockdown. Matt contributed two tracks to this album.
“a master of improvisational music. His chops, knowledge, and focus grant him the freedom to be led by the music in the moment.”
Straightahead or on the edge, saxophonist Matt Parker welcomes listeners with warmth and wit.
Story by Bob Weinberg
Photos by Javier Oddo and Dion Tucker
"Show me someone who says jazz is no fun to listen to and I’ll show them Matt Parker."
"Parker's playing can recall the gruff-yet-sensuous lines of Ben Webster" - Hot House
"showcasing a chameleon-like style both hell-bent on defying jazz’ many sub-genres and putting his stamp on them all."
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I think of discipline as the continual everyday process of helping a child learn self-discipline.
- Mr. Rodgers (Fred Rodgers)
This statement is useful in my adult life.
I am not disciplined; therefore I need to work on it every day.
I find it beneficial to acknowledge the things I have learned over time. Even the most complicated tasks can become second nature to someone who works hard at them. Whenever I have lost sight of the hard work it takes to learn a new habit, I find my self-discipline being challenged the most.
Such an honor to have my new album "Present Time" named by DownBeat Magazine as a Best Album of 2016 giving it ★★★★1/2 STARS