Vocalist Michele Khazak on the JPQ’s Nick Drake Project

November 21, 2010

Have I mentioned how cool Michele Khazak is??? Oh, that’s right, I did! But she’s so cool that it’s worth mentioning again. 😉 I am thrilled beyond belief to have her involved in the Jason Parker Quartet’s Nick Drake Tribute Project! Her voice is the perfect compliment to the music and to the JPQ. Plus, […]

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What Is This “Kickstarter” Thing You Keep Talking About, Jason?

November 20, 2010

I launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Jason Parker Quartet’s Nick Drake project on Monday and have been talking it up on the blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. In just a few short days the project is 43% funded! Thanks to all who’ve made their pledge of support so far. I’ve realized, however, that if you’re […]

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Bassist Evan Flory-Barnes on the JPQ’s Nick Drake Project

November 19, 2010

Evan Flory-Barnes is one of the most inspiring cats I know. His bass playing and musical depth are astounding, and he has an incredible ability to draw in the listener every time he plays. Sharing the stage with him for the last 3+ years has been a joy and has made me a better musician. […]

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Pianist Josh Rawlings on the JPQ’s Nick Drake Project

November 18, 2010

Josh Rawlings has been my dear friend and closest musical collaborator for many years now. I like to joke that he and I are a “MySpace romance”, because we met when I was trolling that site for bands to share bills with. It was 2006 when I asked Josh if his band Soul Kata would […]

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A Community of Good Fortune – Let’s Build It Together!

November 16, 2010

“Generosity is luck going in the opposite direction, away from you. If you’re generous to someone, if you do something to help him out, you are in effect making him lucky. This is important. It’s like inviting yourself into a community of good fortune.” – Twyla Tharp (from The Creative Habit) “A community of good […]

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The Jason Parker Quartet’s “Nick Drake” Kickstarter Project Begins Today! Will You Pledge Your Support?

November 15, 2010

As I sit typing this in my favorite coffee shop in Seattle I can see the rain coming down, bringing the red, yellow and orange leaves with it. Fall in the Pacific Northwest is one of my favorite times of year. Some people see it as decay, end of summer, dark times descending, but I […]

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No B.S. – The JPQ Through the Eyes of Michele Khazak

November 10, 2010

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m in the process of shooting a video for the Jason Parker Quartet’s upcoming Kickstarter campaign to help fund our Nick Drake Project CD. The campaign kicks off on Nov. 15th and I’ve been driving around Seattle to film video of each member of the band to introduce […]

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Structured Freedom – The JPQ Through the Eyes of Cynthia Mullis

November 8, 2010

I’m in the process of shooting a video for the Jason Parker Quartet’s upcoming Kickstarter campaign to help fund our Nick Drake Project CD. The campaign kicks off on Nov. 15th and I’ve been driving around Seattle to film video of each member of the band to introduce them to our potential backers. It’s been […]

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Thoughts on Overcoming Fear and Asking For Support

October 24, 2010

Over the last couple of days I realized that I’ve been feeling a sense of fear and anxiety about my Nick Drake Project. Not about the outcome – I know that the music we make will be incredible. Not about the process of making the music – the musicians involved are all dear friends who […]

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To Kickstarter Or Not To Kickstarter, That Is The Question

October 22, 2010

Yesterday I found out that I did not receive the grant I applied for from the City of Seattle for my Nick Drake Project. While it would’ve been nice to have their support, I know that grants are a crap-shoot that I can’t expect them. The good news is that now I know and can […]

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