Jeff Parker: The New Breed (IA11 edition) [INTERNATIONAL ANTHEM RECORDING CO.]

Why you'll love it

The Tortoise guitarist's 2016 album mixes jazz guitar with hip hop beats and samples, with Josh Johnson on alto sax and keys, Paul Bryan on bass and Jamire Williams and Jay Bellerose on drums. This IA11 edition marks ten years of International Anthem with new lacquers cut by Daniel K at SST and pressing at Pallas in Germany.

This edition

• IA11 edition
• 140g vinyl, new lacquers cut at SST, pressed at Pallas
• Heavyweight jacket with obi strip
• 16-page booklet with new liner notes by Paul Bryan, a conversation with Scottie McNiece and session photos

About the album

The New Breed was Parker's first record for International Anthem and the start of a run that helped put the label on the map. Ruby Parker adds vocals.

Cool, patient and full of grooves that sneak up on you, it's a record that has only grown in reputation.

Also at Kops: more Jazz

On International Anthem (cat# IARC0009LP11), a reissue of the 2016 album.