Aaron Parks Little Big

Aaron Parks Little Big

Aaron Parks is a pianist and composer whose discography includes releases on iconic jazz labels such as Blue Note and ECM, which have been shaping the global direction of jazz. Throughout his career, Parks has performed and recorded with Terence Blanchard, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Marcus Miller, among others. Little Big III, the third studio album from his acclaimed band Little Big, featuring guitarist Greg Tuohey, bassist David Ginyard Jr., and drummer Jongkuk Kim, was released in 2024. “While this record feels the most supple and alive,” Parks says, “it also feels like the most focused album Little Big has recorded—the most distilled down to the essence.” Aaron Parks Little Big, hailed by PopMatters as “what jazz can be in the new century,” will perform on the evening of October 12 at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Greg Tuohey: Guitar

Aaron Parks: Piano and keyboard

David Ginyard, Jr: Bass

Jongkuk Kim: Drums