William Hooker

• 2-LP SET

A rare treasure from the loft jazz years of the New York scene – an early session led by drummer William Hooker – with very open, improvised tracks featuring a shifting lineup that includes work on tenor by both David Murray and David S Ware! In truth, the concept of "lineup" is a bit small – as two tracks are just Hooker on solo drums, percussion, and vocals; one more is a long duet with Ware's tenor; another a trio with Les Goodson and Hasaan Dawkins on reeds and percussion; and the last is a trio outing with Murray and bassist Mark Miller – all very long, soulful numbers that never indulge too much in the freedom allowed, but really make the most of the space in the process.

PERSONNEL:

• David Murray - tenor sax
• David S. Ware - tenor sax
• Hasaan Dawkins - alto sax, flute, percussion
• Les Goodson - alto sax, flute, percussion
• Mark Miller - bass
• William Hooker - drums

• Recorded on May 28, 1975 (Side A)
• Recorded on May 4, 1975 (Side B)
• Recorded on February 5, 1976 (Side C)
• Recorded on May 20, 1976 (Track D1)
• Recorded on November 19, 1976 (Track D2)

TRACKS:

• A1: Drum Form
• B1: SOY: MATERIAL / Seven
• C1: Passages
• D1. Pieces I & II
• D2. Above And Beyond