The New Breed
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Label
- International Anthem
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Release date
- November 6, 2026
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Pressing
- Original
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Conditions
- New
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Vinyl
- Black
Description
Jeff Parker’s 2016 album The New Breed was a turning point for both Parker and International Anthem, changing the trajectory of his solo career as well as drawing an abundance of attention to our fresh imprint despite our then very limited catalog. Most importantly though, the album is the first to give voice to Parker’s wholly unique take on sample-based beat construction augmented by improvisation and live instrumentation (performed in this case by the high-level crew of Paul Bryan on bass, Josh Johnson on alto saxophone and keys, JamireWilliams and Jay Bellerose on drums, Parker's daughter Ruby on vocals, and Parker himself on guitar, synths, and other instruments). What began as Jeff’s interest in understanding his own idea of hip-hop processes (and how they related to his work in jazz) expanded into a blueprint for much of his work since then. (Hear also: The New Breed’s expansive followup Suite For Max Brown, the gentle deconstructionist solo guitar of Forfolks, and the long-form slow bloom improvisation of...)
Tracklist
A2 – Clown Car
A3 – Morocco
A4 – Cool Whip
B1 – Soft Hold
B2 – Seven on the Floor
B3 – Arpeggio
B4 – End of the Horn
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