William Hooker

Flesh and Bones is the latest release from drummer, composer, and poet William Hooker. The album marks his third full length effort for Org Music, following “Big Moon” (2021) and “Symphonie of Flowers” (2019). Hooker has also referred to the new work as his “Black Lives Suite”, a multi-disciplinary event which uses music and poetry to address the social issues of the times.

Recorded at NYU Steinhart Studios, the recording features fellow New York based players Ras Moshe, Charles Burnham, On Davis, Hilliard Greene, and Luke Stewart. After more than 70 releases as a leader and nearly five decades into his career, William Hooker has solidified his reputation as one of the most unique composers and drummers of his generation, and he continues to explore new territory.

PERSONNEL:

• Ras Moshe - (tenor sax, flute)
• Charles Burnham - (violin)
• On Davis - (guitar)
• Hilliard Greene - (bass)
• Luke Stewart - (bass)
• William Hooker - (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1 Flames
• A2 My Blood
• A3 Captivity

• SIDE B
• B1 Courts
• B2 Sewing the Seams
• B3 True Dat
• B4 Reveal a Truth