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Jeff Parker: The New Breed

On June 24, 2016,”International Anthem” label released “The New Breed”, the seventh Jeff Parker album. It was recorded in 2016, and was produced by Paul Bryan and Jeff Parker.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Parker – electric guitar, Korg MS-20, Wurlitzer electric piano, mellotron, loops and samplers, MIDI and drum programming, arrangements
  • Josh Johnson – alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, Wurlitzer electric piano, mellotron
  • Paul Bryan – electric bass guitar, engineer, editing, mixing
  • Jamire Williams – drums
  • Jay Bellerose – drums, percussion
  • Ruby Parker – vocals
  • John McEntire – vocal recording
  • Dave Cooley – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Parker, except where noted.

  1. Executive Life
  2. Para Ha Tay
  3. Here Comes Ezra
  4. Visions – Bobby Hutcherson
  5. Jrifted
  6. How Fun It Is to Year Whip
  7. Get Dressed
  8. Cliché

Macie Stewart: When The Distance Is Blue

On March 21, “International Anthem” label released “When the Distance Is Blue”, the second Macie Stewart studio album.

Personnel:

  • Macie Stewart – vocals. piano, prepared piano, violin, field recording, photography
  • Zach Moore – double bass
  • Whitney Johnson – viola
  • Lia Kohl – cello
  • Dave Vettraino – engineer, mixing, photography
  • David Allen – mastering
  • Zander Raymond – artwork, design
  • Aaron Denton – design
  • Shannon Marks – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Macie Stewart.

  1. I Forget How to Remember My Dreams
  2. Tsukiji
  3. Murmuration/Memorization
  4. Spring Becomes You, Spring Becomes New
  5. Stariwell (Before and After)
  6. What Fills You Up Won’t Leave an Empty Cup
  7. In Between
  8. Disintegration

Alabaster DePlume: A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole

On March 7, 2025, “International Anthem” label released “A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole”, the seventh Alabaster DePlume album. It was recorded in 2024, at “Total Refreshment Centre” in London, and was produced by Alabaster DePlume.

Personnel:

  • Alabaster DePlume (Angus Fairbarn) – voice, tenor and baritone saxophone, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, synthesizers, engineer, recording
  • Conrad Singh – guitar
  • John Ellis – piano
  • Rozi Plain – bass guitar
  • Ruth Goller – voice, bass
  • Donna Thompson – voice, drums, vocal arrangements
  • Hannah Miller – cello
  • Macie Stewart – violin, string arrangements
  • Mikey Kenney – violin, voice
  • Momoko Gill – voice, drums, string arrangements
  • Kristian Craig Robinson – engineer, recording
  • Dave Vettraino – strings engineering
  • Dilip Harris – mixing
  • David Allen – mastering
  • Rebecca Salvadori – artwork
  • Aaron Lowell Denton – design, layout
  • Chris Almeida – portrait photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Angus Fairbarn, except where noted.

  1. Oh My Actual Days
  2. Thank You My Pain
  3. Invincibility
  4. Form a V
  5. A Paper Man
  6. Who Are You Telling, Gus
  7. Prayer for my Sovereign Dignity
  8. Kuzushi
  9. Salty Road Dogs Victory Anthem – Angus Fairbarn, Conrad Singh, Momoko Gill, Rozi Plain
  10. Too True
  11. That Was My Garden