Evan Parker Interview

[David Williams]

I know this is probably known to some, but I came across this interview (here; three pages of it) with Evan Parker by the Emanem label owner Martin Davidson.

I'm not a fan of your typical uninformative magazine interview, but this is very interesting and thought-provoking (and possibly essential reading) if you're interested in EP's music and methods - discussing his views on group improvisation, giving pointers to the rationale behind his form of improvisation, and talking about the reasons, and necessity, for repetition in his solo playing.

Possibly grabbed me so much because I felt the need for some help with, and explanation of, what I've been listening to over the last 4 or 5 months.

Edited April 12, 2003 by David Williams

[Chuck Nessa]

This is a wonderful history of a portion of music history. Thanks for posting the link. I would not have found it if I wasn't bored.

Anyone interested in the current version of the "avant garde" should read this piece.

Thanks,

Chuck

[Chuck Nessa]

BUT, David needs to learn to spell EMANEM. Martin started this label with his wife Madelyn (sp) and the name is from M&M.

I just found a catalog from an early lp, asking for a payment of 2.55 pounds. The reverse reprints a piece by Stanley Crouch praising Bobby Bradford.

[David Williams]

Oh Lord, how did I manage that? I'll edit it.

Edited April 12, 2003 by David Williams

[Bataki]

Thanks for the link to this fascinating interview. It was the some of the most interesting lines about music I have read for a long, long time.

[David Williams]

Glad you found it interesting. The site's homepage is HERE. I've only just got round to exploring. There are also interviews with Derek Bailey and Joe Morris - ain't read 'em yet, though - plus various reviews.