Press Quotes

“It Was Always Time weaves Parzen-Johnson’s melodies together with synth textures and found sounds into a richly layered and joyful collaboration.”

The Wire Magazine (UK)

“An arresting tangle of minimalist electronic drones, rumbling drums and modal jazz sax freakouts.”

The Guardian (UK)

“Their shared rapport has led to a frequently tuneful unspooling.” (best albums of 2024)

Downbeat Magazine (USA)

“With every melodious note, circular breath and heavy drone, Parzen-Johnson delivers a work of intense beauty.” 

 New York City Jazz Record (USA)

“A rare specialist in that most challenging of disciplines, the solo recital.”

 London Jazz News (UK)

“Sofisticanti tentativi di fourth world music che da Hassell portano alle vibrazioni contemporanee di Natural Information Society”

 Blow Up Magazine (Italy)

Press Archive

2025

The Wire [UK]

Downbeat Magazine [USA]

Rumba [Finland]

Jazzrytmit [Finland]