Imagine giving up

Brooklyn based baritone saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson presents 'Imagine
Giving Up' on Helsinki's We Jazz Records. The album sees Parzen-Johnson move
into new domains of sound as he uncovers newfound energy and pulse in his music.
In addition to the sonically rich analog synth elements that accompany his
earlier solo saxophone work, Jonah has layered heavily sound designed samples of
his own saxophone to create truly one of a kind percussive snaps, reverberant
basses, and warbling leads. At its core, the music remains deeply devoted to
almost vocal sounding melodic lines and patiently developed compositional ideas.
A compact set of six original compositions, 'Imagine Giving Up' is Jonah
Parzen-Johnson's most ambitious album yet. While taking a step away from the
previous world of "ambient jazz", this music stems from the use of drone-like
sounds for baritone saxophone. Electronics are blended in for good measure,
creating a coherent vision of abstract jazz with depth.