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Album Review

Tim Berne - Tom Rainey - Gregg Belisle-Chi: Yikes Too

Read "Yikes Too" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Tim Berne's Yikes Too marks a significant expansion of the saxophonist's artistic vision, unfolding across two discs that showcase both his compositional architecture and improvisational dexterity. Berne joins forces with drummer Tom Rainey and guitarist Gregg Belisle-Chi--a Bill Frisell protégé--to form a new trio that navigates intellectual complexity and gut-level musical communication with equal fluency. The studio sessions at Firehouse 12 yield ten compositions where Berne's characteristic dark alto tone weaves through mathematical labyrinths of sound. Standouts “Oddly ...

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In Pictures

Tim Berne Trio at Milestone 2024

Read "Tim Berne Trio at Milestone 2024" reviewed by Danilo Codazzi


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Radio & Podcasts

Chkifi, OFT, Berne And More

Read "Chkifi, OFT, Berne And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


Another selection of excellent new jazz releases includes a couple of offerings from Tim Berne, one with Michael Formanek and the other with Bill Frisell. The programme commences with Nicolas Chkifi's excellent tribute to legendary drummer Paul Motian. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Nicolas Chkifi “Blue Midnight" from Motian Love Dance (Ramble Records) 00:30 OJT “It's Not That Bad" from Ground Level (Jazz Daddy Records) 07:11 Tim Berne & Michael Formanek “Bass Voodoo" from Parlour Games (Relative Pitch Records) ...

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Album Review

Chloë Sobek, Tim Berne: Burning Up

Read "Burning Up" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian


Australian explorative composer and sound artist Chloë Sobek is a prodigious talent. For her second release Burning Up Sobek takes two bold chances both of which pay off well. She joins master improviser, saxophonist Tim Berne for an entirely spontaneous set. Sobek performs on the violone, the renaissance era ancestor to the contrabass. She not only keeps up with the more experienced Berne, she also commands her unusual instrument with skill. Sobek starts off “Scorpius" with furious refrains. ...

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Radio & Podcasts

All New Releases From Ephemeris, Science Friction, Toine Thys Orlando, And More

Read "All New Releases From Ephemeris, Science Friction, Toine Thys Orlando, And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


All new releases from Ephemeris, Tim Berne Science Friction, Toine Thys Orlando, Dun-Dun Band, Ellie Lee, Håkon Skogstad, Francisco Mela featuring Leo Genovese and William Parker, Dan Weiss, Sam Wilson, and, Paul Dunmall with Paul Rogers and Mark Sanders.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Ephemeris “Gnomon" from Ephemeris (Marsken Records) 00:53 Tim Berne Science Friction “Deadbeat Beyoncè--SciFry" from No Tamales On Wednesday (Screwgun) 18:54 Toine Thys Orlando “El Curandero" from Betterland (Hypnote) 44:42 Dun-Dun Band “No. 20 (Once Raw: The ...

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Album Review

Sunny Five: Candid

Read "Candid" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


With the ever-evolving tapestry of experimental jazz, striking the perfect balance between familiar echoes and trailblazing sounds can be a delicate act. Intakt's latest release, Sunny Five, not only navigates this tightrope with finesse but also performs a dazzling dance across it. This album serves as a vibrant reminder of the joy and spontaneity that lie at the heart of jazz. Delivered by a collection of renowned New York-based musicians, each a master in their own right, the band offers ...

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Album Review

Ivo Perelman: Reed Rapture in Brooklyn

Read "Reed Rapture in Brooklyn" reviewed by Jeff Schwartz


Is this album fundamentally unreviewable? Are there jazz fans who do not immediately know if they need an 11-hour collection of 103 improvised duets between Ivo Perelman and a dozen saxophonists and clarinetists? It is at least describable. Perelman is faithful to his tenor, while his partners bring examples of nearly every type of saxophone, from soprillo to contrabass, as well as most of the clarinet family. Although all tracks are free improvisations, the default mode is ...


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