2.25.12 Tim Berne’s Snakeoil [Tim Berne + Ches Smith + Matt Mitchell + Oscar Noriega]
Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega: clarinet + bass clarinet Matt Mitchell: piano Ches Smith: drums + percussion 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 [...]
Posted at 3:33 am on February 24, 2012 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Playing Tomorrow ! | read on
2.24.12 David Binney Group
“Dave has long been one of my favorite musicians. This may be the most complete example yet of his incredible talent as a composer and bandleader. Exceptional writing and playing all around.” - Pat Metheny “Dave Binney possesses one of the most original minds in contemporary music.“- Stereophile “Add Dave Binney’s dynamic voice on saxophone and [...]
Posted at 3:33 am on February 23, 2012 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Playing Tomorrow ! | read on
