Big Satan
Big Satan is a musical project headed by saxophonist Tim Berne. Tom Rainey (drummer) and Marc Ducret (guitarist), both regular collaborators with Berne, comprise the remainder of the band's line up.
History[]
The group released its first album, I Think They Liked It, Honey, in 1997, described by Allmusic as "a truly mesmerizing set that rings with ominous overtones and intricately constructed fabrics of sound".[1]
It would be 2004 before the group's second album, Souls Saved Hear, described as "dazzling" by Allmusic, and was also praised by the BBC.[2][3] PopMatters described it as "an adventurous listen for the most discriminating, open-minded listener".[4]
An interview with Berne and a live set from The Vortex Jazz Club in London was broadcast by BBC Radio 3.[5]
Their style of music is or avant garde. Adopting many of previous out-jazz originators (like Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, etc.), Big Satan's sound is aggressive but with a sense of humor.
Discography[]
- Big Satan (Winter & Winter, 1997)
- (Thirsty Ear, 2003)
- Livein Cognito (Screwgun, 2006)
References[]
- ^ Astarita, Glenn "I Think They Liked It, Honey Review", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
- ^ Westergaard, Sean "Souls Saved Hear Review", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
- ^ Marsh, Peter (2004) "Big Satan - Souls Saved Hear", BBC
- ^ Lundy, Zeth (2004) "Big Satan - Souls Saved Hear", PopMatters
- ^ "Jazz on 3", BBC
- American jazz ensembles
- Musical groups established in 1997
- Thirsty Ear Recordings artists
- Winter & Winter Records artists