William Parker is a bassist, improviser, composer, writer, and educator. He has been a key figure in the New York and European experimental jazz and new music scenes, and is co-founder of the Vision Jazz Festival.
“The most consistently brilliant free jazz bassist of all time...” – Village Voice
Matthew Shipp is a pianist, composer, and bandleader who has developed one of the most unique voices in modern jazz and improvised music. He has recorded and performed widely—and his work has been described as “state of the art in terms of the possibilities of the jazz piano.” Matthew is the author of Black Mystery School Pianists and Other Writings.
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