It’s been a decade since pianist Aaron Parks released his debut album, Invisible Cinema , which blurs the line between jazz and rock. After a prolonged absence from that sonic trajectory, he has issued an update with Little Big . He and his band came into our studio this week to perform live on The Checkout.

Hear Pianist Aaron Parks and 'Little Big,' Boldly Expanding Jazz's Sonic Palette, In Our Studio

Voted "Best Jazz Podcast" in the JazzTimes Critics' Poll for four consecutive years, The Checkout championed the music we call jazz — along the trend lines and on its outer edges. Hosted, produced and curated by Simon Rentner, the show focused on the compelling personal narratives behind today's most exciting artists.Check out the rest of our line up at WBGO Studios.

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Hear Pianist Aaron Parks and 'Little Big,' Boldly Expanding Jazz's Sonic Palette, In Our Studio

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