Snakeoil, Berne's quartet featuring guitarist David Torn, bassist Michael Formanek, and drummer H. K. H. (aka Jim Black), delivers a knotty, energetic set of compositions that sound both meticulously arranged and wildly improvisational. The album captures the band in peak form, navigating complex structures with ferocious intensity and exploratory solos.
- Snakeoil was recorded at Sear Sound Studio in New York City in January 2012.
- The album was produced by Manfred Eicher and Tim Berne.
- The release marked a significant entry in Berne's extensive discography on the ECM Records label.
Tim Berne is an American jazz saxophonist and composer, known for his challenging, angular compositions and intense improvisational style. At the time of Snakeoil's release, Berne was a highly respected figure in avant-garde jazz, continuing his prolific output on the ECM label.
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