提姆．伯恩 Tim Berne: Snakeoil (CD)【ECM】

After compelling contributions to ECM discs by David Torn and Michael Formanek, here is Tim Berne’s first leader date for the label. “Snakeoil” introduces a fascinating ensemble, a “chamber-like group” in Berne’s words, albeit one that packs some power. Tim’s tough alto is heard with Oscar Noriega’s earthy clarinets, Matt Mitchell’s cryptic piano, and Ches Smith’s tone-consciousdrums, tympani, gongs and congas. Berne: “I'd decided on this very transparent instrumentation to try and avoid obvious stylistic references and to focus the listener on the musical ideas being presented.” Two years of wood-shedding preceded the recording of “Snakeoil” at New York’s Avatar Studios early in 2011, and the band was ready to roar. The disc is issued on the eve of a tour that takes in dates on both sides of the Atlantic.

Tim Berne - alto saxophone
Oscar Noriega - clarinet and bass clarinet
Matt Mitchell - piano
Ches Smith - drums, percussion

【曲目】
01. Simple City
02. Scanners
03. Spare Parts
04. Yield
05. Not Sure
06. Spectacle

Total duration: 68:36

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編號：ECM2234
條碼：0602527786544