William Hooker: The Silver Fleece

Sunday, November 13, 20228:00 pm

A body of uninterrupted work beginning in the mid-seventies defines William Hooker as one of the most important composers and players in jazz. As bandleader, Hooker has fielded ensembles in an incredibly diverse array of configurations. Each collaboration has brought a serious investigation of his compositional agenda and the science of the modern drum kit. As a player, Hooker has long been known for the persuasive power of his relationship with his instrument. His work is frequently grounded in a narrative context. Whether set against a silent film or anchored by a poetic theme, Hooker brings dramatic tension and human warmth to avant-garde jazz. His ability to find fertile ground for moving music in a variety of settings that obliterate genre distinctions offers a much-needed statement of social optimism in the arts.

Matt Lavelle: trumpet (special guest)
Sarah Manning:
alto sax

On Davis: guitar
Adam Lane: bass
William Hooker: drums
The Drum Ensemble, performing the introduction:
Marc Edwards
Tcheser Holmes
Jackson Krall
Dennis Warren
Syd Smart
William Hooker

William Hooker at Roulette 2022 (audio)

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William Hooker: The Silver Fleece

Sunday, November 13, 20228:00 pm

A body of uninterrupted work beginning in the mid-seventies defines William Hooker as one of the most important composers and players in jazz. As bandleader, Hooker has fielded ensembles in an incredibly diverse array of configurations. Each collaboration has brought a serious investigation of his compositional agenda and the science of the modern drum kit. As a player, Hooker has long been known for the persuasive power of his relationship with his instrument. His work is frequently grounded in a narrative context. Whether set against a silent film or anchored by a poetic theme, Hooker brings dramatic tension and human warmth to avant-garde jazz. His ability to find fertile ground for moving music in a variety of settings that obliterate genre distinctions offers a much-needed statement of social optimism in the arts.

Matt Lavelle: trumpet (special guest)
Sarah Manning:
alto sax

On Davis: guitar
Adam Lane: bass
William Hooker: drums
The Drum Ensemble, performing the introduction:
Marc Edwards
Tcheser Holmes
Jackson Krall
Dennis Warren
Syd Smart
William Hooker

William Hooker at Roulette 2022 (audio)

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