Waltz for Gregory
Context
William Parker dedicates this suite of more than fourteen minutes to tap dancer Gregory Hines, with Melissa Almaguer tap dancing on the title track. Andrea Wolper sings, Bruce Barth plays piano, Jim Ferraiuolo plays oboe and alto saxophone, Steve Swell trombone, with Ken Filiano on double bass and Kevin Murray on drums. The album is released on October 9, 2026 on AUM Fidelity.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Free jazz, Current scene (New York, Chicago, worldwide). Among the origins and influences of Free jazz: Tristano School, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Modal.