A Time - Within: Live At The New York Jazz Museum, January 14, 1977

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With William Hooker (drums), David S. Ware (tenor saxophone) and Alan Braufman (alto saxophone), this recording captures a rare and electrifying moment. Recorded live at the New York Jazz Museum on January 14, 1977, the album has been remastered and is being released on vinyl for the first time on Valley of Search. This album was recorded at a pivotal moment in each musician's career. William Hooker, already recognized as one of the most innovative drummers in the free jazz scene, was blazing new trails with his compositions and extremely creative collaborations. David S. Ware was on the verge of making his debut as a bandleader with Birth of a Being (Hathut), foreshadowing the spiritually charged and deeply expressive playing that would define his influential career. As for Alan Braufman, he had just released his debut album, Valley of Search (India Navigation), establishing himself as a key figure in the loft jazz movement. Together, they created a dynamic and raw expression of pure New York free jazz – urgent, unfiltered, and brimming with the energy of the era. For fans of Strata East, International Anthem.