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William Hooker Quartet at The Firehouse Space
Courtesy of sandra sprecher | Posted on October 25, 2012
Where
The Firehouse Space
246 Frost Street
Brooklyn, NY
Map
(917) 709-7799
When
Sun, November 4, 2012
8:00 am
At Door
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Musicians
About
William Hooker is an artistic whole, a vast circle of vision and execution. A 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. 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...