Sebastian Parker Quartet

Sebastian Parker Quartet at The Deluxe showcases a San Francisco pianist whose original compositions draw heavily on Thelonious Monk while introducing their own harmonies, melodies, and rhythms. The quartet’s documented lineup pairs Parker’s piano with Richard Batelaan on saxophones, Colin Williams on bass, and Rick Riviera on drums—a classic small-group setting for his Monk-influenced writing. Parker’s broader repertoire also draws on jazz of the 1950s and ’60s, with Duke Ellington and vibraphonist Cal Tjader among his cited influences.