Jonathan Wilson Delivers Another Masterpiece
“Charlie Parker” is the latest gem from Los Angeles artist Jonathan Wilson. The song is epic yet soft, smooth yet slightly uneasy — a feat few but Wilson could accomplish. A master producer, Wilson always delivers unique sounds that match his gentle voice.
In the chorus of the track, the instrumentals pick up and the uneasiness heightens, as does the interest in the song. Wilson sings:
See, a dream if just an ignition point
Causing quite the spark,
Lighting up the joint
Can I get a witness now?
Can anybody show me how?
“Charlie Parker” by Jonathan Wilson
The skillfully written lyrics only add to the intrigue of the song, keeping the listener hooked for the six-plus minute tune.
However, the jazz influence is the star of the show. In a delicate, prolonged instrumental outro, a euphony of instruments blesses the listeners, with trumpets smoothly pleasing the ear.
Along with the single, Wilson released an accompanying music video. With the use of artificial intelligence, artist Andrea Nahkla was able to bring paintings reminiscent of the `60s and `70s to life. To experience the magic of the video, watch it here:
“Charlie Parker” is the next step in a new era for Wilson. It’s been over three years since he dropped his last album, Dixie Blur. The country-folk album received critical acclaim and left fans wanting more.
Now, Wilson is here to deliver.
Recently, Wilson released “Marzipan,” his first song since Dixie Blur (excluding his collaboration — “No Hard Feelings” — with Neal Casal and Johnny Irion).
With “Charlie Parker,” Wilson announced his newest album. The LP — Eat the Worm — will be out on Sept. 4. In an Instagram post, Wilson described the album as “a fantastical and fictitious flight of fancy and fantasy. It spans 1980s Boston, early 1900s North Carolina, and an early 2000s Euro jazz festival. It also touches on the ups and downs of my life over the past decade as a touring musician.”
If the rest of the album is as good as “Charlie Parker,” Wilson is sure to have another masterpiece on his hands.
When Wilson is not creating his own music, he is working as a producer. Some of his credits include credits on Father John Misty’s Chloë and the Next 20th Century and Conor Oberst’s Upside Down Mountain.
To keep up with Wilson while waiting for the album, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook.
To get a taste of Eat the Worm, stream “Charlie Parker” below:
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