Double Bass William Parker, yeah

[ctrlzjones]

I did use the TB search function, but that did not find the dedicated William Parker thread he deserves to have ...

So, why not take a moment to gather of your favourite appearings here. There must be also some stories ... I'm pretty sure that there is no dispute about him being one of todays monster figures, not only with the music but also his reflections on life and music. For me (little do I know) he seems to be a Charles Mingus vol.2 and even bigger than the life life ...





Such a pleasure to listen to, both: playing and talking.

 

[Paul New]

I agree muchly. He's an very important figure, very prolific and productive.

 

[andy1357]

Just saw someone else post this recent article on him:

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His book, Who Owns Music? is revelatory.

 

[garrett2]

His tone on Painters Winter -- the new trio recording with Daniel Carter and Hamid Drake -- is great. It sounds like his bass is strung with bridge cables -- I mean that in the most complimentary way.

 

[JBarz]

Dopolarians!!

 

[damonsmith]

One of the greats, a true hero of the instrument. He just released two incredible trios:

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[damonsmith]

His solo box is a must have:

 

[ctrlzjones]

& he is not only an impressive musician (and community builder) but also does have a philosophical perspective on music and life that I can very much relate to. Here is an interview that tells about that.
Part1 & Part2

His tone on Painters Winter -- the new trio recording with Daniel Carter and Hamid Drake -- is great. It sounds like his bass is strung with bridge cables -- I mean that in the most complimentary way.