![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Billy_Bang.png/640px-Billy_Bang.png&w=640&q=50)
Billy Bang
American jazz violinist and composer (1947–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Billy Bang?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Billy Bang (September 20, 1947 – April 11, 2011), born William Vincent Walker, was an American free jazz violinist and composer.
Quick Facts Background information, Birth name ...
Billy Bang | |
---|---|
![]() Bang at Vision Festival XIII, June 11, 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | William Vincent Walker |
Born | (1947-09-20)September 20, 1947 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | April 11, 2011(2011-04-11) (aged 63) Harlem, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, free jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Violin |
Years active | 1972–2011 |
Labels | Soul Note, Justin Time, CIMP, Hat hut, TUM |
Close