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Title: Jubilation
William Hooker is a musician, composer, and poet with over 70 recordings as a leader, encompassing jazz, new music, experimental music and multi-disciplinary forms of expression (e.g. dance, silent film and spoken word). He has been recognized as “an iconoclast, and one of the most innovative musicians and drummers of his generation” [The Wire], which is evident nowhere more than on his latest album, Jubilation. The new work features collaborators Matt LaVelle on trumpet, Stevie Manning on alto saxophone, On Davis on guitar, and Adam Lane on Bass. The release marks Hooker’s fourth outing for Org Music, following Flesh and Bones (2023), Big Moon (2021), and Symphonie of Flowers (2019).
Hooker says of Jubilation, “our express purpose was to play great music and to communicate such.” The group, captured live in 2023 at acclaimed Brooklyn performance arts venue Roullette, does just that. The dynamic set showcases each of the players’ unique craft with extended solo performances, introducing new elements and building towards a more collaborative effort as the piece progresses. The result, captured faithfully on this recording, is pure Jubilation (noun; a feeling of great happiness and triumph).
Hooker says of Jubilation, “our express purpose was to play great music and to communicate such.” The group, captured live in 2023 at acclaimed Brooklyn performance arts venue Roullette, does just that. The dynamic set showcases each of the players’ unique craft with extended solo performances, introducing new elements and building towards a more collaborative effort as the piece progresses. The result, captured faithfully on this recording, is pure Jubilation (noun; a feeling of great happiness and triumph).
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releases February 7, 2025
Mastered by Dave Gardner (DSG Mastering)
Artwork by Darryl Norsen
Mastered by Dave Gardner (DSG Mastering)
Artwork by Darryl Norsen
Upcoming Gigs
Thursday, 13 February 2025 8:00 PM
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nyc
Live interview w/ Basir MChowi on WBAI FM - 99.5 FM regarding my new recording , "JUBILATION." Always a stimulating conversation. More...
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Live interview w/ Basir MChowi on WBAI FM - 99.5 FM regarding my new recording , "JUBILATION." Always a stimulating conversation. More...
Saturday, 15 February 2025 8:00 PM
Rhizome
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William Hooker Trio at Rhizome , Takoma Park, MD More...
6950 Maple St., NW, Washington DC(Takoma)
William Hooker Trio at Rhizome , Takoma Park, MD More...
Sunday, 16 February 2025 11:00 AM
Funkadelic Studios
"Let music be your brunch" Funkadelic Studios - West 40th St.,NYC. w/ William Hooker and friends . TBA More...
"Let music be your brunch" Funkadelic Studios - West 40th St.,NYC. w/ William Hooker and friends . TBA More...