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Jonah Parzen-Johnson

Imagine Giving Up [ CD / Album ]

Imagine Giving Up

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  • Released Date: 24 Jan 2020

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

JONAH PARZEN-JOHNSON's latest offering, "Imagine Giving Up," is like stumbling upon a bizarre, yet oddly captivating street performance in the middle of rush hour. The Brooklyn-based artist combines his skills as a saxophonist and electronic musician to create a truly unique listening experience that challenges traditional notions of genre and structure.

From the opening track "Elevator Music for Unsuccessful Robots," Parzen-Johnson's idiosyncratic blend of minimalist saxophone melodies and experimental electronic beats immediately grabs your attention. It's as if you're being serenaded by a malfunctioning robot whilst stuck in a faulty lift – both disorienting and strangely hypnotic.

Tracks like "Soggy Cornflakes in the Morning" and "A Duet Between the Moon and a Squeaky Door" showcase Parzen-Johnson's masterful use of looped saxophone lines and unconventional sound effects, creating a sonic landscape that is at once playful and haunting. It's like being trapped in a funhouse with a mischievous ghost who just wants to jam.

While "Imagine Giving Up" may not be everyone's cup of tea, Parzen-Johnson's fearless experimentation and boundary-pushing approach make for a truly refreshing listen. So, if you're looking for a musical adventure that will leave you both scratching your head and tapping your foot, then look no further than JONAH PARZEN-JOHNSON's latest opus. Cheers to the weird and wonderful world of avant-garde jazz-electronica fusion!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Find the Feeling
2. Focus Re-focus
3. Everything Is Everything Else
4. Up
5. The Smile When You Fall
6. Stand Still

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About the artist

Jonah Parzen-Johnson

Jonah Parzen-Johnson is not your average musician. With his unique blend of experimental jazz and avant-garde electronic music, this Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer is a force to be reckoned with in the underground music scene. Parzen-Johnson is known for his mesmerising live performances, where he uses a combination of saxophone, analogue synthesizers, and live looping to create intricate, immersive soundscapes that defy categorisation. His music is a wild ride through a sonic landscape that is as surprising as it is mesmerising. With a discography that includes critically acclaimed albums like "I Try To Remember Where I Come From" and "Imagine Giving Up", Parzen-Johnson has proven himself to be a master of his craft. His ability to seamlessly blend traditional jazz with modern electronic influences sets him apart from his peers and solidifies his reputation as a true original. Not content to simply rest on his laurels, Parzen-Johnson continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of music. His latest album, "Helsinki Winters", is a testament to his creative vision and fearless experimentation. In a music industry that can sometimes feel stale and repetitive, Jonah Parzen-Johnson is a breath of fresh air. With his innovative approach to music-making and his boundary-pushing sound, he is a true original in every sense of the word. Keep an eye on this rising star – he's just getting started.

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