The New Yorker magazine featured an extensive review of Ken's career as well as a most interesting overview of his current work and philosophy in its May 14th issue. It's a fascinating read and is sure to surprise even the most ardent Kenophiles. Click the illustrated image to download the article.
Just Jazz Guitar Article Dave Stephens visited Ken last year and published a great article in Just Jazz Guitar magazine. It was in the November 2007 issue and can be downloaded here. |
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Links to related sites: http://laguitare.com/2008/sgm/report_1.html http://laguitare.com/ http://fr.audiofanzine.com/ http://en.audiofanzine.com/ |
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Paul Asbell and Ken Parker, Gloucester, MA, Ken will be on hand as Paul Asbell puts Ken's new archtops as well as his Flys through their paces. An amazing musician AND guitarist, Paul Asbell delivers a performance you'll remember forever. For details, go to www.gloucesterstage.org. Show starts at 8pm. Also, check out Paul's own site - click on the photo, or here. |
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Ken Featured in New Book Ken's work as the creator of the Fly, as well as his new archtops, is featured in a new book called "Guitars: A Celebration of Pure Mojo" by David Schiller. This is a small format book that's just loaded with TONS of great inside info and gorgeous photos of some of the best guitars ever made. For more info, click here. |
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The Olive Branch Featured on 2009 Calendar Robert Shaw's annual Classic Guitars Calendar features the Olive Branch both on the cover and as a guitar of the month. You'll have to order the calendar to know WHICH month. It's only $13.99 and makes a great gift (even to yourself). |
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, July 7, 2008 - WRAP UP Ken talked about the design concepts behind the stylish and innovative Parker Fly electric guitar, which he began developing in 1991. A Parker Fly Artist model guitar (donated by Parker to the MFA in 1999) was discussed and demonstrated by Bob Martin. |
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Montreal Guitar Festival, June 27-29, 2008 WRAP UP Ken showed his guitars at the Montreal Guitar Show, June 27th to 29th, in Montreal, Canada. This event has become one of the east coast's most anticipated guitar events. It also coincides with the Montreal Jazz Festival, which is a world class festival. Sponsoring the show, was the French-language site www.laguitare.com, who has posted photos of guitars made by the luthiers showing at the festival. |
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Ken and New Archtops in Rochester, NY - Ken had just finished a new archtop (which we now know is named Spot) and brought it, along with Olive Branch and Mrs. Natural, for people to see in person on May 13th, 6pm, at Bernunzio's Uptown Music in Rochester, NY. Kinloch Nelson delivered an incredible set rotating between the guitars, performing in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Chuck Campbell of the world renowned Campbell Brothers sat in with Kinloch as they played Hey Joe. During the song, every jaw in the house dropped. Seldom does this sort of interaction make its way into a public performance. Usually, perfromances this relaxed with the players just giving it their all are private jams. It was an amazing night. Ken addressed the crowd of about 30 players, talking about his motivations and techniques in building his new guitars. It was a magical night. Thanks SO much to John and Julie at Bernunzio's Uptown Music for hosting this great event. Kinloch and Steve Greene recorded the guitars on Monday May 12th, and these recordings are available in the LISTEN section of this web site! Be sure to check out the three versions of Secret Love - a version played on each guitar with just about the same mic placement for each. |
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Newport Guitar Festival - Miami Beach, FL The Newport guitar festival in Miami Beach, this year, was an exhilirating and exciting show. Luthiers from all over the world were showing their guitars. And while the guitars were great, it was the more-than 500 performances from some absolutely incredible musicians that were the highlight of the show. Ken's guitars were enthusiastically received and were featured in great performances by players, including Kinloch Nelson, Paul Asbell, Jeff Doctorow and Enrique Gardano & Richie Zellon. |
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