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Gjerstad, Frode / Fred Lonberg Holm / Steve Swell / William Parker: Tales From
Gjerstad, Frode / Fred Lonberg Holm / Steve Swell / William Parker:
Tales From

(Listen! Foundation (Fundacja Sluchaj!) -- Poland )


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After a tour through upstate New York State with Chicago cellist and electronic artist Fred Lonberg-Holm, saxophonist Frode Gjerstad headed to New York City for a planned trio recording which evolved into this informed quartet with Steve Swell on trombone and William Parker on bass, tuba, cornet & flutes, an outstanding example of Transatlanic collective improvisation.

Okuden Quartet (Mat Walerian / Matthew Shipp / William Parker / Hamid Drake): Every Dog Has Its Day
Okuden Quartet (Mat Walerian / Matthew Shipp / William Parker / Hamid Drake):
Every Dog Has Its Day But It Doesn't Matter Because Fat Cat Is Getting Fatter [2 CDs]

(ESP-Disk -- USA )


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Reed player Mat Walerian's 4th album as a leader, in a quartet with Matthew Shipp on piano, William Parker on double bass & shakuhachi, and Hamid Drake on drums, the name "Okuden" meaning "inner teachings, as Walerian's compositions vary from a fully free introspective opener to joyful jazz idiom, a perfect set for this versatile and enlightened set of musicians.

Thollem / Parker / Cline: Gowanus Sessions II [VINYL]
Thollem / Parker / Cline:
Gowanus Sessions II [VINYL]

(ESP -- USA )


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Free collective improvisation with an electronic edge from the trio of Nels Cline, double bassist William Parker and pianist Thollem McDonas, following up on their 2012 "Gowanus Session I" recorded in the same studio space, here expanding on the 1st session's shorter works with two large and evolving improvisations that balance reflective moments with intensive playing.

Ware, David S. New Quartet: Theatre Garonne, 2008
Ware, David S. New Quartet:
Theatre Garonne, 2008

(Aum Fidelity -- USA )


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Aum Fidelity's David S. Ware Archive series continues with this excellent live quartet recording from 2008 at Theatre Garonne in Toulouse, France with the late tenor saxophonist performing with Joe Morris on guitar, William Parker on bass and Warren Smith on drums, presenting expanded and re-arranged compositions from their recent "Shakti" album.

Perelman, Ivo / Matthew Shipp / William Parker / Bobby Kapp: Ineffable Joy
Perelman, Ivo / Matthew Shipp / William Parker / Bobby Kapp:
Ineffable Joy

(ESP -- USA )


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Brazilian saxophonist Ivo Perelman's goal to release on the historical ESP label originated from the impression Gato Barbieri's 1967 ESP album left on him, here assembling ESP alumni, drummer Bobby Kapp, pianist Matthew Shipp and bassist William Parker (who made his recorded debut on ESP in 1973), in a lyrical album of advanced and impressive collective free jazz.

Shipp, Matthew String Trio (w/ Mat Maneri / William Parker): Symbolic Reality
Shipp, Matthew String Trio (w/ Mat Maneri / William Parker):
Symbolic Reality

(RogueArt -- France )


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Six compositions by pianist Matthew Shipp for his String Trio with violist Mat Maneri and double bassist William Parker, their first Trio record since 2001's "Expansion, Power and Release" (Hat), their long history of working together in a variety of configurations creating a near-telepathic link between the players over Shipp's sophisticated frameworks.

Parker, William : Conversations III [BOOK]
Parker, William :
Conversations III [BOOK]

(RogueArt -- France )


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The third book in New York improvising bassist William Parker's interview with other improvisers, here with 33 interviews, 29 works of art by Jeff Schlangler and 13 photographs by Jacques Bisceglia; interviews include Steve Dalachinsky, Pheeroan Aklaff, Hamiet Bluiett, Craig Harris, Gerry Hemingway, Jason Kao Hwang, Ingrid Laubrock, Joe McPhee, &c.

Fernandez, Agusti Trio (w. William Parker / Susie Ibarra): One Night At The Joan Miro Foundation
Fernandez, Agusti Trio (w. William Parker / Susie Ibarra):
One Night At The Joan Miro Foundation

(Listen! Foundation (Fundacja Sluchaj!) -- Poland )


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A formidable meeting of three powerhouses of modern creative improvisation of diverse backgrounds -- Filipina-American drummer/percussionist Susie Ibarra, legendary New York bassist William Parker, and Spanish pianist Agusti Fernandez, in a spirited, masterful and stunning live performance at the Joan Miro Foundation in Barcelona recorded in 1998.

Ware, David S. Trio: The Balance (Vision Festival XV +)
Ware, David S. Trio:
The Balance (Vision Festival XV +)

(Aum Fidelity -- USA )


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The fourth edition in Aum-Fidelity's DSW-ARC Series (David S Ware Archives), presenting an outstanding and incendiary David S. Ware concert, in trio with William Parker (bass) and Warren Smith (drums & percussion) caught live at the 2010 Vision Festeival, alongside 4 studio tracks recorded in Brooklyn in 2009 during the recording of the "Onecept" album.

Zankel, Bobby & The Wonderful Sound 6: Celebrating William Parker at 65
Zankel, Bobby & The Wonderful Sound 6:
Celebrating William Parker at 65

(Not Two -- Poland )


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Celebrating bassist and composer William Parker's 65th birthday at the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia in a band led by Bobby Zankel on alto saxophone, Muhammad Ali on drums, Dave Burrell on piano, Steve Swell on trombone, Diane Monroe on violin, and William Parker himself on bass, in a 4-part suite of beautifully turbulent and masterful free jazz.

Gjerstad, Frode / Hamid Drake / William Parker: [4-CD BOX SET]
Gjerstad, Frode / Hamid Drake / William Parker:
[4-CD BOX SET]

(Not Two -- Poland )


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4 essential albums from the trio of Frode Gjerstad on saxophones and reeds, William Parker on double bass, and Hamid Drake on drums; CD 1 presents "Ultima" originally released in 1997 on Cadence Jazz; CD 2 presents "Remember To Forget" from 1998 on Circulasione Totale; CD 3 "The Other Side" from 2006 on Ayler Records; and CD 4 "On Reade Street" from 2008 on FMR.

Parker, William / Raining on the Moon: Great Spirit
Parker, William / Raining on the Moon:
Great Spirit

(Aum Fidelity -- USA / Canada )


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Recorded alongside "Corn Meal Dance", these 2007 recordings complete the picture of bassist William Parker's intensely creative session that day, adding 6 songs plus 1 live track from 2012, with Rob Brown (sax); Eri Yamamoto (piano); Lewis Barnes (trumpet); and Leena Conquest (voice).

Parker, William: For Those Who Are, Still [3 CD BOX]
Parker, William:
For Those Who Are, Still [3 CD BOX]

(Aum Fidelity -- USA )


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A 3 CD box set of new and previously unissued long-form works from world-renowned composer-bassist William Parker, 10 compositions with musicians including Hamid Drake, Cooper-Moore, Charles Gayle, Rob Brown, Mike Reed, Klaas Hekman, NFM Symphony Orchestra + Choir, &c.

The Turbine! (Bankhead / Duboc / Drake / Lopez + guests): Entropy/Enthalpy [2 CDs]
The Turbine! (Bankhead / Duboc / Drake / Lopez + guests):
Entropy/Enthalpy [2 CDs]

(RogueArt -- France )


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The transatlantic quartet of Harrison Bankhead & Benjamin Duboc on double bass, and Hamid Drake & Ramon Lopez on drums and percussion in recordings from a 2014 tour of France as part of The Bridge, with guests William Parker, Jean-Luc Cappozzo, and Lionel Garcin.

Bang, Billy / William Parker: Medicine Buddha
Bang, Billy / William Parker:
Medicine Buddha

(NoBusiness -- Lithuania )


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A 2009 concert at The Rubin Museum Of Art, New York, on the 8th May, 2009 from the duo of double bassist William Parker, also performing on shakuhashi, dousn gouni; and the late violinist Billy Bang, also performing on thumb piano; organic and deeply felt dialog.

Innanen, Mikko / William Parker / Andrew Cyrille: Song For A New Decade [2 CDs]
Innanen, Mikko / William Parker / Andrew Cyrille:
Song For A New Decade [2 CDs]

(Tum -- Finland )


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A 2-CD release from the impressive trio of Finnish saxophonist Mikko Innanen and legendary US improvisers bassist William Parker, and drummer Andrew Cyrille, presenting one studio disc of Innanen compositions recorded in 2010, and a live CD from IBEAM Brooklyn in 2012.

Malaby, Tony Tamarindo: Somos Agua
Malaby, Tony Tamarindo:
Somos Agua

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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The NYC trio of saxophonist Tony Malaby, bassist William Parker and drummer Nasheet Waits present their 3rd Tamarindo record of "high-impact free-form progressive jazz extravaganza", flowing music demonstrating the strength of all 3 players.

Morris, Joe: Perpetual Frontier The Properties of Free Music [BOOK]
Morris, Joe:
Perpetual Frontier The Properties of Free Music [BOOK]

(Riti Publishing -- USA )


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Joe Morris wrote this book to discuss aspects of free music, including responses to his questionnaire written by Joe McPhee, William Parker, Jamie Saft, Ken Vandermark, Marilyn Crispell, Nate Wooley, Jack Wright, Matthew Shipp, &c.

Bang, Billy Survival Ensemble: Black Man's Blues [VINYL]
Bang, Billy Survival Ensemble:
Black Man's Blues [VINYL]

(NoBusiness -- Lithuania )


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Never before released material from 1977 of Billy Bang's seminal NY loft band, Survival Ensemble: 1 LP and a 40 page booklet of essays, images and flyers - essential!

Other Dimensions in Music featuring Fay Victor: Kaiso Stories
Other Dimensions in Music featuring Fay Victor:
Kaiso Stories

(Silkheart -- Sweden )


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Other Dimension with Roy Campbell, Daniel Carter, William Parker, & Charles Downs, plus vocalist Fay Victor for an album influenced by Kaiso, a music of African and Spanish colonial influences.

Malaby, Tony: Tamarindo Live
Malaby, Tony:
Tamarindo Live

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Saxophonist Tony Malaby's incredible Tamarindo trio with William Parker on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums is transformed to a quartet with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, performing live in NYC, 2010.

Gjerstad, Frode / Parker, William / Drake, Hamid: On Reade Street
Gjerstad, Frode / Parker, William / Drake, Hamid:
On Reade Street

(FMR -- Great Britain )


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Insanely great improvisation in the 3rd recorded outing for this amazing trio, bringing Free Europe and New York Downtown players together for 3 extended compositions.

Pierrepont / Ladd: Maison Hantee (Haunted House)
Pierrepont / Ladd:
Maison Hantee (Haunted House)

(RogueArt -- France )


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A work articulated around Pierrepont's main spiral poem and Ladd's traverse poems, with music improvised from a group inc. Hamid Drake, Roscoe Mitchell, Evan Parker, William Parker, &c.

Brown Ensemble, Rob: Crown Trunk Root Funk
Brown Ensemble, Rob:
Crown Trunk Root Funk

(Aum Fidelity -- USA )


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Frequent William Parker sideman alto saxophonist Rob Brown on his 1st Aum Fidelity solo record, studio recordings of the ensemble he put together for the 2006 Vision Festival.

Malaby, Tony: Tamarindo
Malaby, Tony:
Tamarindo

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Tony Malaby's trio with William Parker & Nasheet Waits shows his great stylistic diversity in original compositions, making this his finest release to date.

Parker, William Double Quartet: Alphaville Suite: Music Inspired by the Jean Luc Godard film
Parker, William Double Quartet:
Alphaville Suite: Music Inspired by the Jean Luc Godard film

(RogueArt -- France )


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Swell's, Steve Fire Into Music : Swimming In A Galaxy Of Goodwill And Sorrow
Swell's, Steve Fire Into Music :
Swimming In A Galaxy Of Goodwill And Sorrow

(RogueArt -- France )


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Parker, William: Long Hidden: The Olmec Series
Parker, William:
Long Hidden: The Olmec Series

(Aum Fidelity -- USA )


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Shipp, Matthew Quartet: Points
Shipp, Matthew Quartet:
Points

(Silkheart -- Sweden )


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Lyons, Jimmy: The Box Set
Lyons, Jimmy:
The Box Set

(Ayler -- France )


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Jan Strom, whose devotion to Lyons previously resulted in a 120-page sessionography, has strategically selected material that amounts to five previously unreleased discs of solo and small-group sessions with alto saxophonist Jimmy Lyons, covering a broad range of dates and groups, each in enough detail to stand on its own, along with a fact-packed 60-page booklet.

Marcus, Michael Trio (w/ William Parker / Denis Charles): Ithem
Marcus, Michael Trio (w/ William Parker / Denis Charles):
Ithem

(Ayler Records -- France )


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Phillips, Barre / Joelle Leandre  / William Parker / Tetsu Saitoh : After You Gone
Phillips, Barre / Joelle Leandre / William Parker / Tetsu Saitoh :
After You Gone

(Les Disques Victo -- Canada )


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Kowald, Peter / William Parker: The Victoriaville Tape
Kowald, Peter / William Parker:
The Victoriaville Tape

(Les Disques Victo -- Canada )


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