Rick Parker
Analog Trombone Futurist
Brooklyn-based trombonist Rick Parker bridges the gap between acoustic jazz and modular electronics through innovative 'new-breed' fusion and conversational improvisation.
About
Based in New York City since 2001, Rick Parker is a trombonist and synthesist at the forefront of the downtown experimental scene. He has recorded eight albums as a leader and performed with the Mingus Big Band, Tim Berne, and the Wu-Tang Clan. His work frequently integrates analog electronics with modern jazz composition.
Music Style
Parker’s sound combines a burnished trombone tone with live electronic processing and synthesizers. His music traverses jazz, experimental rock, and ambient soundscapes, emphasizing collective improvisation and sonic texture.
Background
- Education
- New York University
- Instruments
- trombone, synthesizer
- Active
- 2001-present
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