A quietly radical guitarist, Jeff Parker has redrawn the outer limits of improvised music, from his sonic adventures with Tortoise to the deep-listening telepathy of his ETA quartet and a starring role in Flea’s new band. After a year of upheaval, his latest, deeply personal album foregrounds hope and community. “It made me feel optimistic about what can be done with humans,” he tells me.

Published in Uncut, June 2026