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Tim Berne and Snakeoil

Jez Nelson presents American saxophonist Tim Berne in concert with his new Snakeoil band, featuring clarinettist Oscar Noriega, pianist Matt Mitchell and drummer Ches Smith.

Jez Nelson presents US saxophonist Tim Berne and his new Snakeoil band in concert. Berne moved to New York in the 70s to learn from Julius Hemphill, whose gritty R&B sound Berne has integrated into a style that explores shifting rhythms and spiky melodic lines. In recent years he has played in alt-jazz groups alongside the likes of Jim Black and Craig Taborn, and the Snakeoil quartet marks his debut as a leader on the ECM label. The band explores Berne's texturally detailed compositions and includes clarinettist Oscar Noriega, pianist Matt Mitchell and drummer Ches Smith.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Apr 2012 23:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Tim Berne's Snakeoil, recorded at the Vortex, London on 14 March 2012

    • Untitled

      Line-up: Tim Berne (alto saxophone), Oscar Noriega (clarinets), Matt Mitchell (piano), Ches Smith (drums and percussion)

    • Tim Berne's Snakeoil

      Son of Socket (OCDC)

      Composer: Tim Berne

  • Jez interviews Tim Berne about the Snakeoil band

    • Untitled

  • Tim Berne's Snakeoil, recorded at the Vortex, London on 14 March 2012

    • Untitled

      Line-up: Tim Berne (alto saxophone), Oscar Noriega (clarinets), Matt Mitchell (piano), Ches Smith (drums and percussion)

    • Tim Berne's Snakeoil

      Spectacle

      Composer: Tim Berne

    • Tim Berne's Snakeoil

      Sketches of Pain

      Composer: Tim Berne

Broadcast

  • Mon 2 Apr 2012 23:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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