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Evan Parker

Born 05 April 1944.

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Biography

Evan Shaw Parker (born 5 April 1944 in Bristol) is a British free-improvising saxophone player from the European free jazz scene.

Recording and performing prolifically with many collaborators, Parker was a pivotal figure in the development of European free jazz and free improvisation, and has pioneered or substantially expanded an array of extended techniques. Critic Ron Wynn describes Parker as "[a]mong Europe's most innovative and intriguing saxophonists ... his solo sax work isn't for the squeamish" (Wynn, [n.d.]).

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  1. Six Of One

    Six of One

    Reviewed by John Eyles

    Reissue of long unavailable solo soprano session from the great Evan Parker.

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Gavin Bryars After the Requiem (1991)
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