BRIGHT LIGHT IN WINTER is the long-awaited third album by Chicago guitarist Jeff Parker. With his associates Chris Lopes (bass) and Chad Taylor (drums), this trio continues their examination of our post-modern musical universe via tuneful compositions by all three members, and an elastic, dynamic approach to improvisation and group interplay - rooted in our familiar musical traditions, but also searching for the new ones. Recorded and mixed by Bundy K. Brown. Also available: Jeff Parker, Like-Coping (DMK 543). "Jeff Parker is arguably the most exciting and thoughtful jazz guitarist of the past two decades, a masterful free improviser who's also fluent in everything from postbop to postrock." - Chicago Reader "An astoundingly tuneful album from Jeff Parker, who continues to be one of the more thought-provoking guitarists of his generation. Just plain beautiful at times." -Bird Gets The Worm "a stunning cohesion and group identity to the album. 4 stars." -Down Beat Magazine "sublime...a cohesive entity that is much more than just the sum of its parts." -All About Jazz "Elegant and understated...an airy, intoxicating trip." -Time Out Chicago
