William Parker - Sound Unity (2004)

Date: Sept. 26, 2025

**William Parker – *Sound Unity* (2004)** is a live double album by the acclaimed bassist and composer, recorded at the Vancouver and Calgary jazz festivals. Featuring his **quartet** with **Lewis Barnes** (trumpet), **Rob Brown** (alto sax), and **Hamid Drake** (drums), the album delivers **deep, spiritual free jazz** rooted in strong rhythmic and melodic foundations. Each track balances structured themes with open improvisation, highlighting the ensemble’s intuitive chemistry. *Sound Unity* is praised for its warmth, accessibility, and emotional power—making it one of Parker’s most celebrated and approachable works in the avant-garde jazz scene.

Tracklist

1. Hawaii 12:30
2. Wood Flute Song 10:40
3. Poem for June Jordan 8:45
4. Sound Unity 21:00
5. Harlem 8:45
6. Groove 8:15
William Parker - Sound Unity (2004)

personnel :

Lewis Barnes (tp)
Rob Brown (as)
William Parker (b)
Hamid Drake (d)

EAC Log

Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 1 from 15. November 2010

EAC extraction logfile from 9. February 2012, 11:39

William Parker / Sound Unity

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