William Parker

:This article is about the jazz bassist. For the baron, see William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle. See also William H. Parker.

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William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle - William H. Parker

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William Parker is an American free jazz double bassist.

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American - Free jazz - Double bass

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A strong supporting player and striking soloist, Parker is one of few jazz bassists who regularly plays arco.

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While Parker has been active since the early 1970s, he has had a higher public profile since the early 1990s. He is a vital musician in the New York City experimental jazz scene.

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1970s - 1990s - New York City

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Parker first came to public attention with pianist Cecil Taylor. He has long been a member of saxophonist David S. Ware's quartet, and is a member of the cooperative Other Dimensions In Music.

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Pianist - Cecil Taylor - Saxophonist - David S. Ware - Other Dimensions In Music

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Parker has recorded and performed with many musicians, including Matthew Shipp, Daniel Carter, Peter Brotzmann, Bill Dixon, Charles Gayle, Roscoe Mitchell, Butch Morris, DJ Spooky and Mat Maneri.

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Matthew Shipp - Daniel Carter - Peter Brotzmann - Bill Dixon - Charles Gayle - Roscoe Mitchell - Butch Morris - DJ Spooky - Mat Maneri

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