William Hooker
William Hooker's body of uninterrupted work beginning in the mid-seventies defines him 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. 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. Thomas Stanley.
William Hooker (drummer,composer and poet) has created works that range from jazz and new music to experimental genres. He has released over 70 CDs as a leader. Mr. Hooker has performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Edgefest Jazz Festival, The Vision Festival, The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, The Wadsworth Atheneum, Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Walker Art Center,the first on MTV, The Kitchen, Roulette, Real Art Ways. He has also presented his work at the JVC Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, CMJ Music Festival,Vilnius Jazz Festival, Experimenta Argentina,The Knitting Factory and the Victoriaville Music Festival.
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January 12, 2016
New NoBusiness Records Archive Series Release: William Hooker "Light....
April 12, 2013
William Hooker Brings Drum Thunder To Outpost 186 Cambridge MA on...
August 04, 2011
William Hooker Duets with Thomas Chapin! "Crossing Points" Documents...
May 11, 2011
William Hooker and Thomas Chapin - Crossing Points (Nobusiness, 2011)
February 12, 2011
May 12, 2010
William Hooker Trio - Yearn for Certainty (Engine)
September 05, 2007
Drummer William Hooker Releases "The Season's Fire" on Important Records