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William Parker
US free jazz double bassist, multi-instrumentalist, poet & composer
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The artists most similar to William Parker are Archie Shepp, Eric Dolphy, Art Ensemble of Chicago, John Coltrane and Sun Ra, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to William Parker?
The artists most similar to William Parker are Archie Shepp, Eric Dolphy, Art Ensemble of Chicago, John Coltrane and Sun Ra, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like William Parker?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Archie Shepp, Eric Dolphy, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Sun Ra, Anthony Braxton and Don Cherry have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like William Parker" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is William Parker?
William Parker is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz (artist · US · born 1952), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.