Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy is a live album by American guitarist Jeff Parker. It was released on October 28, 2022, through Eremite Records and Aguirre Records. It received universal acclaim from critics.
Background Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy contains performances by guitarist Jeff Parker, saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose. It was recorded at the Enfield Tennis Academy, a Los Angeles cocktail bar whose name is derived from David Foster Wallace's novel Infinite Jest. The album was released on October 28, 2022, through Eremite Records and Aguirre Records.
Critical reception
John Mulvey of Mojo commented that there is "something magically laid-back about these four longform jams, a certain zoned virtuosity that corresponds with an idea of Californian good vibes." Daniel Felsenthal of Pitchfork stated, "It lays out long-form spiritual jazz, knotty melodies, and effortless solos over a slow-moving foundation as consistent as an 808." He added, "Its metronomic rhythms pacify, but the performers and their idiosyncratic expressions offer ample material to those interested in hearing young luminaries and seasoned vets swap ideas within a group."
Thom Jurek of AllMusic described the album as "deeply intuitive, subtly detailed, endlessly grooving, holistic jazz-trance music that was improvised at an extremely high level." Antonio Poscic of The Quietus wrote, "In contrast to the usual free improvisation idiom and its tendency to meander between abstract figures and skronking freakouts, the four pieces here – each of them around twenty minutes long – are locked into steady, slowly shifting rhythms that give the music a funky, cosy feeling."
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Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
Jeff Parker – electric guitar, pedals, production Josh Johnson – alto saxophone, pedals Anna Butterss – double bass Jay Bellerose – drums, percussion Michael Ehlers – production Bryce Gonzales – recording Joe Lizzi – mastering Kevin Gray – lacquer cut D. Norsen – art design Eremite – art design Robbie Jeffers – photography
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