BRIAN EATON

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Brian Eaton Returns With A Sprawling Wooden-Hewed Epic ‘Parable of the Trees’

New Album Out April 24

PORTLAND, OR (12 March 2026)—Brian Eaton, the acclaimed musician, composer, and producer known for his relentless pursuit of sonic boundaries, has announced the upcoming release of his eighth original work, Parable of the Trees. Set to drop on April 24 via Eatin’ Records across all major digital platforms, the new album will be available for pre-order starting March 27 at BrianEaton.com.

The seven original compositions contained within Parable of the Trees are a study in controlled eclecticism. Eaton, a genuine multi-instrumentalist (handling all guitars, bass, drums, percussion, and keyboards himself), seamlessly fuses complex jazz fusion structures with the heartland grit of Americana, the soulful depth of blues, and the ambitious intricacies of progressive and art rock. The result is a sound that feels both intellectually stimulating and deeply resonant.

Central to the album's identity is the further exploration of Eaton’s self-coined “cowboy jazz” style, which comprises roughly half of the tracklist. This signature sound weaves dusty, wide-open sonic spaces with precise harmonic complexity, creating a unique sub-genre that defies easy categorization.

The album’s title and central theme draw profound inspiration from the symbolism of nature and the lessons gleaned from it. Eaton explored the extensive use of trees and natural elements as potent metaphors throughout Scripture, recognizing their ancient roles as providers of food, shelter, shade, and more. This thematic grounding provides a powerful, universal undercurrent to the instrumental narratives, inviting listeners to reflect on stability, growth, and sustenance in a chaotic world.

Parable of the Trees follows Eaton’s 2025 release, Like a Root out of Dry Ground, which received a warm reception from O’s Place Jazz Magazine and All About Jazz. The latter praised it for its “a big-picture production approach that gives an evocative soundscape as much weight as the notes or melody...in a familiar down-home Americana feel...the way memories of home feel...such a heartwarming listen.”

Eaton’s Parable of the Trees is a sprawling, wooden-hewed epic that translates ancient timber lessons into a high-stakes sonic ecosystem. It’s both dense and refreshingly lawless—a boundary-blurring masterclass in instrumental storytelling that is certain to captivate fans.

Track Listing:

1. Briers and Thorns 8:56
2. Flint into a Fountain 6:01
3. The Bread of Angels 5:58
4. Old Wineskins 5:57
5. The Thistle and the Cedar 4:44
6. Healing Leaves 5:14
7. Parable of the Tress 5:58

For more information, please visit BrianEaton.com

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For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact: Alma Dickinson at eatinrecords@live.com

ARTIST FACT SHEET

Brian Eaton is an American multi-instrumentalist, engineer/producer, singer, songwriter/composer, and owner of indie label Eatin' Records, known for his genre-defying music that challenges traditional categories. With his singular approach to blending diverse musical traditions—from jazz to rock to ethereal ambient landscapes—Eaton creates music that is as cinematic as it is technical. As a “sonic architect” and a true independent spirit, he writes, performs, produces, and engineers all of his music in his home studio, maintaining complete creative control to craft immersive listening experiences.

Genres: jazz, fusion, nu jazz, new age, Americana; prog, rock, alternative, metal, industrial (a multi-genre career).

Instruments: drums, percussion, guitars, bass, keyboards, vocals

Location: Portland, OR | Previous: Chicago & Los Angeles (hometown)

Years active: 1992 - present

Label: Eatin' Records

Publisher: BSE Music (ASCAP)

Former member of: North, Sanfilip

Endorsements: Allegra Custom Drums

CONTACT: Alma Dickinson | eatinrecords@live.com

SHORT BIO

From sitting in on drums at an L.A. jazz club at age nine to jamming with Gilby Clarke (former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist) in his older brother’s band at 11, Brian Eaton found the spark that ignited his passion in a pair of sticks at an early age. The Allegra Drums Artist, musician, composer/songwriter, engineer, and producer has gone on to be a multi-genre force in jazz fusion, prog, and rock, who uses the studio as the ultimate instrument to wield his imaginative creativity. Eaton has been featured in Bass Musician Magazine, All About Jazz, World of Jazz, and more, and has received praise from jazz greats Jean-Luc Ponty, Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group), and Frank Catalano.

Hailed as a “studio wizard” and “diverse performer,” Eaton continues to captivate his listeners with eclectic, sonic intrigue. The Illinois Entertainer called him, “a multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist with multi-tasking abilities,” and WWOZ jazz radio proclaimed, “Brian Eaton is an amazing composer and artist.”

PRESS

"a multi-genre artist." —Bass Musician Magazine

"Brian Eaton defies easy classification" —Maxazine

"a wonderful musical ride" —Paul Wertico, Seven-Time Grammy Winner (Pat Metheny Group)

"Familiar down-home Americana feel" —All About Jazz

highlights

• Eaton has been featured in Bass Musician Magazine, All About Jazz, & World of Jazz, and has received praise from Jazz greats Jean-Luc Ponty, Paul Wertico, & Frank Catalano
• Allegra Drums Artist since 2017
• 'Crazy' rated #1 BEST cover version on SecondHandSongs
• 45K+ Pandora Radio Spins for his band North
• Recorded/Produced & Released TD Clark’s (Dee Snider guitarist) debut album on his Eatin' Records label
• Recorded/Produced 5 tracks of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Carnivore