BIOGRAPHY

Seattle-based trumpet/flugelhorn player and composer Jason Parker has been one of the busiest players in the area for the past 8 years. The Jason Parker Quartet plays dozens of weddings, corporate events, private parties and club dates every year to rave reviews. The JPQ is a working band that has been playing together since the end of 2006, and their camaraderie and passion for playing together comes through with every note they play.

Since moving to Seattle 12 years ago, Jason has played and recorded with local luminaries Byron Vannoy, Carrie Akre, Josh Rawlings, Sean Nelson, Brian Kirk, D’Vonne Lewis, Nathan Spicer, Ty Bailie, Heather Duby, Evan Flory-Barnes, Darrius Willrich and Choklate, as well as national artists Tom Scott, Crooked Fingers, Sarah Shannon, Grand Archives and Visqueen. His bands have shared stages with Elvis Costello, The Presidents of the United States of America, DeVotchKa, Little River Band,Greta Matassa, Micah P. Hinson and others, and have been featured at Bumbershoot, EMP’s Jazz in January,Summer Concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle, and The Triple Door. Jason has been asked to play for The Seattle Supersonics, Starbucks, Microsoft, UW Medical Center,Gov. Gary Locke and Pike Place Market.

In addition to the JPQ Jason also plays with the improv-funk group Water Babies and the Jason Parker/Josh Rawlings duo, and occasionally sits in with Crooked Fingers, DeVotchKa, Kim Virant, Barton Carroll and many others.

Jason is also an avid educator, teaching private trumpet lessons, classes in recording, performance and music theory, and is an instructor for The Experience Music Project and The Right Brain Center for the Arts.

BAND

Jason Parker - trumpet
Josh Rawlings - piano
Evan Flory-Barnes - upright bass
D’Vonne Lewis - drum set

QUOTES

“The JPQ was the perfect band for our wedding reception. Aside from the great music and style, the band was reliable, on time, respectful, and professional. Considering how hectic everything else can be before a wedding, it was a great comfort toknow that the JPQ was something we didn’t have any worries about. We’ll both happily recommend them to anyone we know who’s looking for a jazz band for any occasion. Thanks again!”
~Ryan & Amy

“The Jason Parker Quartet re-defines traditional Jazz”
~Seattle Times

“You guys were just amazing! Everything about you was incredible. Our guests were so thrilled with the music and they kept asking who you were and how we found you. Thanks again for making our wedding so beautiful and memorable.”
~Megan & Ludo

MUSIC