Tim Berne - Snakeoil

[CraigP]

I heard the band play an all new set, the next album in NYC two weeks ago at the Greenwich House Music.

Two longish compositions...the drummer is also playing the melodies on vibes along with the band now. He's also playing more percussion, bongos(!), small gongs too. Matt Mitchell and Oscar Noriega are stars on the rise.

I'm looking forward to a new album when it comes out someday. I love the new sound with the vibes.

Cool! Is there definitely a new album coming on ECM?

[7/4]

I heard the band play an all new set, the next album in NYC two weeks ago at the Greenwich House Music.

Two longish compositions...the drummer is also playing the melodies on vibes along with the band now. He's also playing more percussion, bongos(!), small gongs too. Matt Mitchell and Oscar Noriega are stars on the rise.

I'm looking forward to a new album when it comes out someday. I love the new sound with the vibes.

Cool! Is there definitely a new album coming on ECM?

There's a new album coming, but I've only heard a rumor it's on ECM.

Edited June 30, 2012 by 7/4

[7/4]

Tim Berne: Snakeoil Salesman

What does his new major-label exposure mean to an avowed avant-gardist?

by Nate Chinen

[David Ayers]

Tim Berne: Snakeoil Salesman

What does his new major-label exposure mean to an avowed avant-gardist?

by Nate Chinen

Thanks for posting that. I share his view of ECM as a constructive outlet for creative work.

[CraigP]

Nice article. I didn't know his wife heads up ECM in America.

[Guy Berger]

Recently picked up both of the Snakeoil albums during their performance at the Jazz Standard. So far only listened to the 1st one. Very good

[etherbored]

his new snakeoil release is entitled 'shadow man'; http://ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/2300/2339.php?cat=&we_start=0&lvredir=3092

this is what guy refers to as 'both' perhaps?

Edited November 19, 2013 by etherbored

[colinmce]

Yes.

These are two of my favorite records of the last several years. Really special music that rewards much re-listening.

[clifford_thornton]

New one is excellent!

[mjazzg]

I'll join the chorus of approval for the latest one too

[David Ayers]

Sgud.

[Guy Berger]

Have been listening to the second Snakeoil album, The Shadow Man. I liked the 1st album just fine, but those who found it too "tame" or ECM-ish should at the very least give TSM a listen. Much harder-hitting.

[7/4]

Have been listening to the second Snakeoil album, The Shadow Man. I liked the 1st album just fine, but those who found it too "tame" or ECM-ish should at the very least give TSM a listen. Much harder-hitting.

I'd agree with that. I've heard it a few times this week.

[David Ayers]

from me too

[GA Russell]

I listened to the Snakeoil album from 2012 yesterday and today, and I was struck by how much it reminded me of Henry Cow.

I was a big Henry cow fan back in the day, and I enjoyed listening to Snakeoil.

[7/4]

I listened to the Snakeoil album from 2012 yesterday and today, and I was struck by how much it reminded me of Henry Cow.

I was a big Henry cow fan back in the day, and I enjoyed listening to Snakeoil.

Interesting, I thought they had a shade of Soft Machine! There's a bit of Canterbury in there, for sure.

[A Lark Ascending]

This Tim Berne album reminds me of The Soft Machine:

Tremendous record. Off-kilter electric jazz.

[Leeway]

Now that I've been listening to Soft Machine, Elton Dean, etc, I'll have to go back to that Berne album and check it out.

I just want to add that Berne's playing over the last 2 years has been at a remarkably high level. He's been doing a lot of gigs around NYC, with Snakeoil, and with other ensembles, and I think he has hit a new high in his performance. Maybe this is a renewed vigor. Anyway, I think it is reflected in the current album.