Stephen Parisi Jr. - Buddy! (2026) [Hi-Res]

On his debut ‘Buddy!’ bassist Stephen Parisi Jr. honors the mentors, family, and scenes that shaped his musical voice—from his Buffalo roots to his life in Chicago. Featuring standout young players Josh Achiron, Nicholas Olynciw, Kabir Dalawari, and Jordan Lerner, and guided by producer George Caldwell, the album affirms that jazz’s vitality depends on artists staying connected to the communities that sustain it.

Josh Achiron - guitar
Jordan Lerner - saxophones
Nicholas Olynciw - piano
Stephen Parisi Jr. - bass
Kabir Dalawari - drums

Tracklist:
1-1 Stephen Parisi Jr. - Shikata Ga Nai [5:23]
1-2 Stephen Parisi Jr. - Tro [5:11]
1-3 Stephen Parisi Jr. - Lascialo [4:38]
1-4 Stephen Parisi Jr. - The Judge (For Ray) [7:16]
1-5 Stephen Parisi Jr. - The Kid [4:59]
1-6 Stephen Parisi Jr. - Shukria (Drum Interlude) [0:58]
1-7 Stephen Parisi Jr. - The Italian Space Program (For Angelo) [4:50]
1-8 Stephen Parisi Jr. - I Tried to Buy a Shark on the Dark Web [4:12]
1-9 Stephen Parisi Jr. - Buddy! [4:26]