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Multi-Instrumentalist Brian Eaton Announces New Album ‘Wilderness Works,’ A Vast Sonic Expedition Through Nature And Time
Explore the wild audiophile soundscape that defies easy categorization.
New Album Out Jan 8 | Pre-Order Dec 4
PORTLAND, OR (19 October 2026)—Defying categorization has become second nature for Brian Eaton. The fiercely independent genre-defying multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer has announced his latest ambitious studio effort, Wilderness Works, slated for release on January 8 via Eatin’ Records. Available for pre-order starting December 4 at BrianEaton.com, the seven-track instrumental album pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz fusion.
Eaton returns with perhaps his most ambitious auditory landscape yet. Comprising seven sweeping original compositions that showcase his melodic, lyrical approach to improvisation, Wilderness Works is an expansive jazz fusion record that boldly weaves an eclectic tapestry of Americana, Latin jazz, blues, progressive rock, electronic, world music, and surprising currents of reggae rhythm. Crucially, half of the album is deeply anchored in Eaton’s signature “cowboy jazz” sound—a distinctive, frontier-tinged fusion style that he has effectively carved out as his own territory.
As a true studio auteur, Eaton ensures every instrument on the record occupies a defined space. This is particularly vital given that he once again single-handedly performs every note on the album. From soaring guitars and intricate basslines to the relentless pulse of his drum, percussion, and keyboard work, Eaton’s command over his studio turns Wilderness Works into a remarkably unified musical vision that feels spontaneous yet intricately arranged.
Conceptually, the album draws its thematic lifeblood from the ancient, poetic descriptions of nature found in the Book of Job and Genesis. Eaton channels the majesty, untamed wilderness, and awe-inspiring power of creation in these texts into sprawling instrumental narratives, exploring the concept of celestial lights acting as the ultimate markers of time and the shifting seasons. The resulting compositions feel both ancient and intensely modern, moving from thundering, progressive urgency to moments of quiet, atmospheric reflection.
From a production standpoint, the album is a breath of fresh air for audiophiles. Eaton brings a meticulous, analog-minded ear to the mixing desk, actively pushing back against the modern industry’s heavily compressed loudness race. By prioritizing a wide dynamic range and striking transient clarity, the recordings let the intricate interplay between acoustic and electric instruments breathe naturally. Every snare ghost note and nuanced guitar phrasing is given room to resonate, offering listeners a deeply immersive, high-fidelity experience.
Wilderness Works is a testament to an artist refusing to be boxed in by traditional genre constraints, offering a deeply spiritual and meticulously crafted journey through the wild.
Wilderness Works will be available across all major digital streaming platforms on January 8. For those looking to secure the album early, pre-orders will launch on December 4, with links available at BrianEaton.com.
Track Listing:
- Bones of Bronze 5:33
- Suntower Ascending 7:00
- A Wind-Driven Leaf 5:53
- Luminaries to Rule the Night 5:26
- When the Morning Stars Sang Together 6:30
- Frost from Heaven 7:46
- Light Divided 8:51
For more information, please visit BrianEaton.com
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About the Artist: Brian Eaton is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer based in Portland, Oregon, known for his genre-defying music that challenges traditional categories. With his singular approach to blending diverse musical traditions—from jazz fusion to Americana 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.
Contact: Alma Dickinson at eatinrecords@live.com. For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies. 
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Eaton’s Wilderness Works is a vast sonic audiophile-grade expedition through nature and time that defies easy categorization. Inspired by ancient biblical texts, Eaton delivers a masterful jazz fusion journey that explores celestial lights, changing seasons, and the profound passage of time. Through lyrical improvisation, Eaton single-handedly performs and produces a sprawling seven-track tapestry of prog, Americana, Latin, and his signature “cowboy jazz.”
Street/Release Date: JANUARY 8, 2027
Add Date: Dec 11, 2026
Genre: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz rock, prog-rock, contemporary jazz, crossover jazz, Americana
RIYL: Pat Metheny Group, Bill Frisell, Steve Tibbetts. View Eaton's AAJ Musician Orbit
UPC: 795987 092734
Brian Eaton: electric guitar, bass, keyboards, drums & percussion
Produced, Engineered, Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Brian Eaton at Eatin' Records, Portland, OR
All music written & arranged by Brian Eaton and published by BSE Music (ASCAP)
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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, using 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
"A multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist with multi-tasking abilities." —Kelley Simms, Illinois Entertainer
"A wonderful musical ride...Bravo!!!" —Paul Wertico, Seven-Time Grammy Winner (Pat Metheny Group)
"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." —Geno Thackara, All About Jazz
"Tough to classify" —D. Oscar Groomes, O's Place Jazz Magazine
