Evan Parker

The Profile

English saxophonist, born 1944 in Bristol; pioneer of free improvisation and extended techniques such as circular breathing.

Born 1944 in Bristol (stated in reviews and public sources). Played on the 1968 recording Machine Gun. Monoceros was released 1978 and is cited as a representative solo album. Noted for circular breathing and dense, multi-layered solo saxophone techniques.

A single DeBaser review praises Evan Parker's Monoceros (1978), highlighting his circular breathing and the dense, multi-voiced effect of his playing. The reviewer recalls personal nostalgia and admiration for Parker's technique. Monoceros is presented as a representative record of Parker's improvisational strength and timbral variety.