William Parker Trio closes the XV International Festival of Contemporary Jazz at Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar

Who’s performing

The William Parker Trio features William Parker on double bass, Assif Tsahar on saxophone and Hamid Drake on drums, as per the Jimmy Glass programme. Parker (Bronx, New York, 1952) is a double bassist, improviser, composer, writer and educator: he has recorded over 150 albums as a leader, published six books and mentored hundreds of young musicians and artists.

His career establishes him as a central figure in modern jazz and so-called creative music, with a body of work tied to improvisational freedom and innovation. Critics have described him as "one of the most inventive double bassists and leaders since Charles Mingus" and as "the creative heir to Jimmy Garrison and Paul Chambers".

What is the XV International Festival of Contemporary Jazz

The XV International Festival of Contemporary Jazz at Jimmy Glass runs from 7 October to 30 November 2026, with its official section featuring nine concerts. The William Parker performance will close this edition, which also includes names like David Murray and Greg Osby with Florian Arbenz. The club is also celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Timing and duration

The William Parker Trio concert is a single 90-minute performance; the club opens its doors half an hour before the start. According to Jimmy Glass, reservations are made by providing your name and the number of seats. The event is sponsored by Gente del Jimmy Glass Jazz.