Hooker, William: A Time/Within: Live At The New York Jazz Museum, January 14, 1977 LP

Featuring William Hooker (drums), David S. Ware (tenor saxophone), and Alan Braufman (alto saxophone), this recording captures a rare and electrifying moment in time. Recorded live at the New York Jazz Museum on January 14, 1977, the album has been newly mastered by Joe Lambert and is now released for the first time. This album was recorded at a pivotal moment in each musician's career. William Hooker, already recognized as one of the most innovative drummers on the free jazz scene, was forging new paths with his fiercely creative compositions and collaborations. David S. Ware was on the verge of debuting as a bandleader with "Birth Of A Being", foreshadowing the spiritually charged and deeply expressive playing that would define his influential career. And Alan Braufman had recently released his debut album, "Valley Of Search", establishing himself as a key figure in the loft jazz movement. Together, they created a dynamic, raw expression of New York City free jazz at its purest - urgent, unfiltered, and brimming with the energy of the era.