Jeffrey Parks, born on October 2, 1970, is an African American musician and composer from Atlanta, Georgia. His passion for music began at an early age, leading him on a lifelong journey of creativity and exploration. Primarily self-taught, he learned piano, keyboards, and bass guitar, developing a distinctive sound shaped by influences including Patrick O'Hearn, Jonn Serrie, Diane Arkenstone, Lisbeth Scott, John Williams, Pat Metheny, and Mark Isham.