William Parker: Past

The world premiere of “Creation Of The Tone World” By William Parker and performed by the Little Huey Music Orchestra.

The bassist, improviser, composer, and activist presents ensemble work for vocals with 21 musicians, 3 waterphones, didjeridu, and dance.

Steve Swell's extending the bounds of the trombone, making a reputation for himself of being an asset to any part of the improvising communities.

Please join us for a musical celebration of the life and artistry of this beloved musician and composer. Musical tributes by: Thurman Barker, […]

Roulette and Arts for Art, Inc. present Vision Festival 19, New York’s premiere festival of free/avant-garde/experimental/world jazz music […]

World Premier of William Parker’s new work, “Inscription”. Featuring William Parker (bass, composer, arranger), Rob Brown […]

Milford Graves (drums/percussion) William Parker (bass, doson ngoni) Patricia Nicholson (dance) Recorded Heart Beat Music and graphics by […]

Live soundtrack played to Jean Luc Godard’s 1965 Film. Featuring William Parker (bass), Rob Brown (alto sax), Lewis Barnes (trumpet), Cooper […]

A night of engaging performances from the Canadian saxophone quartet Quasar and New York composer Jason Kao Hwang. The Quasar saxophone quartet […]

William Parker is a master musician, improviser, and composer. He plays the bass, shakuhachi, double reeds, tuba, donso ngoni and gembri. He was […]