Origin presents a powerful, rollicking set of originals by New York jazz pianist & composer Chris Parker and a group of contemporary jazz greats featuring the Dave Liebman rhythm section of Marco Marcinko and Tony Marino, New York String Trio violinist Rob Thomas, Ma Recording artist Peter Epstein and percussionist Bob Velez. A multi-faceted composer who has written for everything from small jazz groups and chamber ensembles to full symphony orchestras, Parker infuses his music with eclectic sensibilities creating a rich aural palette that has garnered many fans in his native Northeast.