William Parker

Bassist

Birthday January 10, 1952

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace New York

Age 72 years old

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About

Known for his work in the free jazz music genre, this New York-born double bassist, songwriter, and poet became a member of the 1980s group Other Dimensions in Music and also performed with the David S. Ware Quartet and the Peter Brötzmann jazz ensemble.

Before Fame

Early in his career, he performed with the notable free jazz pianist Cecil Taylor.

Trivia

His 2007 publication, Who Owns Music?, includes his poems and musicological and political essays.

Family Life

He was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. He and his wife later founded an annual New York experimental music event called the Vision Festival.

Associated With

He and pianist Paul Bley were both influential members of the free jazz movement.