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London
What: Aaron Parks @ Ronnie Scott's
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The brainchild of acclaimed pianist and composer Aaron Parks, Little Big continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Aaron Parks Little Big features guitarist Greg Tuohey, bassist David Ginyard Jr., and drummer Jongkuk Kim. Together with Parks, they craft a genre-blending sound that seamlessly fuses jazz, rock, and electronica, resulting in compositions that are both rhythmically intricate and melodically captivating. The band’s eponymous debut album, Little Big, released in 2018, was lauded for its innovative approach and cohesive interplay among members. Building on this foundation, they released Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man in 2020, further exploring their distinctive sonic landscape. In 2024, the ensemble made their Blue Note Records debut with Little Big III, marking Parks’ second release on the label as a bandleader since 2008’s Invisible Cinema. Co-produced by Parks and Blue Note President Don Was, the album captures the band’s raw energy and showcases their evolution. Parks reflects, “There’s something about this record that feels like it captures the energy of the band in a more raw and honest way.” Critics have praised the ensemble’s synergy and innovative compositions. Aaron Parks Little Big continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz, offering listeners a rich tapestry of sound that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.
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Pianist and composer Aaron Parks returns to Blue Note Records—where he released his influential 2008 album Invisible Cinema—with Little Big III, the third studio album from his acclaimed band Little Big featuring guitarist Greg Tuohey, bassist David Ginyard Jr., and drummer Jongkuk Kim. Co-produced by Parks and Don Was, the collective’s concise, accessible writing and vibrant, empathetic playing elevate the band’s powerfully modern, post-genre concept for improvised music in the 21st century. Throughout, the bandmembers’ kinship is palpable. There’s a vitality at play on the record that is extraordinary; somehow, it’s beautiful and raw in equal measure. “While this record feels the most supple and alive,” Parks says, “it also feels like the most focused album Little Big has recorded — the most distilled down to the essence.”