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

Bang's family moved to New York City's Bronx neighborhood while he was still an infant, and as a child he attended a special school for musicians in nearby Harlem.

[5] Bang spent six months in basic training and another two weeks learning jungle warfare,[4] arriving in South Vietnam just before the Tet Offensive.

The film Billy Bang Lucky Man documents his return to Vietnam in 2008 to collaborate with Vietnamese musicians and come to terms with his experiences in the war.

With the String Trio of New York With the FAB Trio (Joe Fonda / Barry Altschul / Bang) With Ahmed Abdullah With Marilyn Crispell With Kahil El'Zabar With The Group (Ahmed Abdullah, Marion Brown, Bang, Sirone, Fred Hopkins, Andrew Cyrille) With John Lindberg With William Parker With World Saxophone Quartet