William Parker Concert History

William Parker (b. Bronx, New York City, New York, January 10, 1952) is an American free jazz double bassist, poet and composer. He was not formally trained as a classical player, though he did study with Jimmy Garrison, Richard Davis, and Wilbur Ware and learned the tradition. Parker is one of few jazz bassists who regularly plays arco. He also plays several other instruments from around the world, including the West African kora.

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William Parker Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 25, 2026
Upcoming
William Parker / Hamid Drake / Shabaka Pierre Boulez Saal Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Nov 17, 2026
Upcoming
William Parker / Ava Mendoza / Kevin Murray VBI Theatre, Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Sep 13, 2026
Upcoming
William Parker / Hamid Drake Zebulon Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 27, 2026
Upcoming
Alan Braufman / William Hooker / William Parker Abrons Arts Center New York, New York, United States
Jul 23, 2025
William Parker / Elijah Thomas / Josh Sinton / Steve Swell / Dave Sewelson / Dan Kurfirst Nublu Classic New York, New York, United States
Apr 19, 2025
William Parker

Residency @ The Stone

The Stone at the New School New York, New York, United States
Apr 18, 2025
William Parker

Residency @ The Stone

The Stone at the New School New York, New York, United States
Apr 17, 2025
William Parker

Residency @ The Stone

The Stone at the New School New York, New York, United States
Apr 16, 2025
William Parker

Residency @ The Stone

The Stone at the New School New York, New York, United States
Jul 28, 2024
Diana Krall / John Zorn / William Parker / Marta Sanchez

San Sebastian Heineken Jazzaldia

Various Venues Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
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Jul 27, 2024
John Scofield / Dave Holland / William Parker

San Sebastian Heineken Jazzaldia

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Trinidad Square Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
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Jul 25, 2024
Marisa Monte / William Parker / Shinova

San Sebastian Heineken Jazzaldia

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Various Venues Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
Jul 23, 2024 –
Jul 28, 2024
San Sebastian Jazz Festival - Jazzaldia 2024
Rufus Wainwright / Diana Krall / Gregory Porter / Marisa Monte / Brad Mehldau / John Scofield / John Zorn / Silvia Pérez Cruz / Dave Holland / Chris Potter / Youn Sun Nah / William Parker / Júlio Resende / Marta Sanchez Quintet / Marco Mezquida - Tornado Show all bands
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San Sebastian Jazz Festival - Jazzaldia 2024 Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
Feb 22, 2024
William Parker Nublu New York, New York, United States
Jan 18, 2024
William Parker Nublu New York, New York, United States
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Jan 06, 2024
William Parker Solar Myth (presented By Ars Nova Workshop) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 05, 2024
William Parker Solar Myth (presented By Ars Nova Workshop) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 05, 2023
Dikeman - Vicente - Parker - Drake / John Dikeman / Luís Vicente / William Parker / Hamid Drake de Singer Rijkevorsel, Flanders, Belgium
Sep 05, 2023
William Parker Union Pool New York, New York, United States
Jun 17, 2023
William Parker

The Vision Festival

Roulette New York, New York, United States

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 4 concerts
2025 5 concerts
2024 8 concerts
2023 12 concerts
2022 8 concerts
2021 3 concerts
2020 2 concerts
2019 10 concerts
2018 13 concerts
2016 1 concert
2015 5 concerts
2014 5 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 2 concerts
2011 5 concerts
2010 8 concerts
2009 2 concerts
2008 6 concerts
2007 4 concerts
2006 9 concerts
2005 1 concert
2004 1 concert
2001 1 concert
1987 1 concert

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