Evan Parker Quotes

In a certain sense, aspects of my solo playing were developed in order to test the theory about how long particular elements could be, as parts of so-called free improvisations.

Evan Parker

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• In a certain sense, aspects of my solo playing were developed in order to test the theory about how long particular elements could be, as parts of so-called free improvisations.

  

  Evan Parker
  • Developed
  • Solo
  • Improvisations