Parker's own compositional contributions include "Mannerisms

yet always heartfelt and passionate

kriegt einen Energiekick der Extraklasse

Since 1985 his artistic interests have broadened to include music-making

having our instinct leading the way and then having to figure out where it takes us

V/A - Ethiopian Modern Instrumental Hits LP Longsleeve Parker's own compositional contributions includeBack in stock! This selection of jazz instrumentals from late '60s and early '70s Ethiopia represents a side to African music seldom heard in 'World Music' reissue circles. This music represents a hybridised approach to jazz, incorporating African, Latin and Arabic scales alongside the more psychedelic, beat group informed music of the west. This no doubt has something to do with the presence of musicians like Mulatu Astatke, who trained in America.