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Jeff Parker
The New Breed (IA11 Edition)
International Anthem - Cat No: IARC0009LP11
- updated:2025-12-21
A reissue series celebrating the label’s 11th anniversary! The 2016 album *The New Breed* marked a major turning point for International Anthem and Jeff Parker as the label entered its third year. Featuring a beat-driven approach using samplers and vocal tracks by his daughter Ruby Parker, the album showcases a unique sense of timing, experimental elements, intense energy, and exceptional ensemble playing. A masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of post-rock.
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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, Jamire Williams 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 The Way Out of Easy.)
The IA11 Edition LP features our IARC 2025 obi strip, plus a new 16-page 11x11" insert booklet with unpublished session photos, new liner notes by album co-producer Paul Bryan, and an in-depth conversation between Jeff Parker and IARC co-founder Scott McNiece.
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 The Way Out of Easy.)
The IA11 Edition LP features our IARC 2025 obi strip, plus a new 16-page 11x11" insert booklet with unpublished session photos, new liner notes by album co-producer Paul Bryan, and an in-depth conversation between Jeff Parker and IARC co-founder Scott McNiece.
Released in the same year as Tortoise’s most recent album to date, the 2016 album. This is the first release from Jeff Parker—who also appeared on Makaya McCraven’s *In The Moment*—on International Anthem Recording Company. Featuring lead and multi-instrumentalist Josh Johnson, drummer Jamire Williams, and bassist Paul Bryan, The New Breed makes full use of guitar, Wurlitzer piano, synthesizers, and samplers. The album features a vocal track sung by his daughter Ruby Parker (recorded by John McIntyre), a cover of Bobby Hutcherson, and elements of a hip-hop-inspired approach. The IA11 Edition LP includes an obi strip, a 16-page, 11×11-inch insert booklet featuring previously unpublished session photos, new liner notes by co-producer Paul Bryan, and an in-depth interview with Jeff Parker and IARC co-founder Scott McNiece. (Original Japanese text by Saito)