Evan Parker @ 75 at HCMF

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Evan Parker © Caroline Forbes

Evan Parker @ 75 at Bates Mill Blending Shed, 24 November 2019 Entrance is free — Book now

Legendary saxophonist Evan Parker is a lot. He has you covered for pretty much every experimental innovation wrought upon the woodwind family, and has released some of the most daring free jazz records of all time. As he turns 75, there are few better ways to celebrate his career than with this: a collaborative revolution. Along with familiar creative partners and a ragtag roster of musicians, he’ll deliver a frenetic improvisation to close down hcmf// 2019.

Evan Parker @ 75 at Bates Mill Blending Shed, 24 November 2019

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Part of Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival

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