Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Tune in to Afternoon New Music at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 19 for an exclusive in-studio interview with William Hooker. The interview will feature a conversation about two of Hooker's upcoming projects in collaboration with Dave Soldier: Aria, a tribute to Italian folk music, and the BrainWave project. Tune in to hear music from both of these projects in addition to discussions on interpreting Italian music, Hooker's RnB inspirations, his recording process and more.
William Hooker, a drummer, composer, and poet, has created works that range from jazz and new music to experimental genres. As a 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.
With Aria, William Hooker pays a tribute to Italian folk music based on personal experiences from his travels to Europe. With the BrainWave project, William Hooker, in collaboration with neuroscientist and composer Dave Soldier, explores the relationship between improvisation and brain activity.
