Billy Bang
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Musicians · 1947–2011

Billy Bang

American musician (1947–2011)

Born
20 September 1947
Mobile
Died
11 April 2011
Country
United States
Active
1972–
Record labels
CIMP, Black Saint
Discography
29 albums

Biography

Billy Bang was a jazz musician who played jazz violin. Billy Bang was born on 20 September 1947 in Mobile and died on 11 April 2011. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: CIMP and Black Saint. The discography here lists 29 albums, from “Distinction Without a Difference” (1980) to “Music From the Film “Lucky Man”” (2021).

Billy Bang (September 20, 1947 – April 11, 2011), born William Vincent Walker, was an American free jazz violinist and composer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Distinction Without a Difference 1980 · Live
Changing Seasons 1981 · Bellows Records
Duo 1981 · Live
Live at Green Space 1982 · Live
Untitled Gift 1982 · Anima Productions
Bangception 1983 · Live
Outline No. 12 1983 · Celluloid
A Tribute to Stuff Smith 1993
Hip Hop Be Bop 1993
Bang On! 1997
Billy Bang’s Forbidden Planet 1997
Commandment (For the Sculpture of Alain Kirili) 1997 · Live
Echoes 1999
Big Bang Theory 2000
Exploded Views 2001 · Live
Spirits Entering 2001
Vietnam: The Aftermath 2001
Live at the River East Art Center 2005 · Live
Vietn★m: Reflections 2005
Big M: A Tribute to Malachi Favors 2006
Four Seasons: East Meets West 2009
Billy Bang / Bill Cole 2010 · Live
Prayer for Peace 2010
Da Bang! 2013
Medicine Buddha 2014 · Live
DETAIL + Billy Bang 2019
Music From the Film “Lucky Man” 2021
2007-03-22, Lugano, Switzerland · Live
London Underground With Billi · Music Corporation

Also plays on

Albums where Billy Bang is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Billy Bang play?

Billy Bang is known for playing jazz violin.

When and where was Billy Bang born?

Billy Bang was born 20 September 1947 in Mobile.

What are Billy Bang's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Changing Seasons (1981), Untitled Gift (1982), Outline No. 12 (1983), London Underground With Billi and Distinction Without a Difference (1980).

External links

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