Big Satan
Big Satanis an American jazz ensemble headed by composer andalto saxophonistTim Berne,featuring drummerTom Raineyand electric guitaristMarc Ducret.Rainey and Ducret are regular Berne collaborators, and both contribute compositions as well.
History[edit]
The group released its liveself-titleddebut (also calledI Think They Liked It Honey) in 1997, described byAllmusicas "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,was finally released. Described as "dazzling" byAllmusic,it was also praised by theBBC.[2][3]PopMattersdescribed it as "an adventurous listen for the most discriminating, open-minded listener".[4]
An interview with Berne along with a live set from The Vortex Jazz Club inLondonwas broadcast byBBC Radio 3.[5]
Their style of music can be described asavant gardejazz. Adopting elements from the styles of many previous “out-jazz” originators (likeSun Ra,Ornette Coleman,etc.), Big Satan's sound is aggressive but not without a sense of humor.
Discography[edit]
- Big Satan(Winter & Winter,1997)
- Souls Saved Hear(Thirsty Ear,2004)
- Livein Cognito(Screwgun,2006)
References[edit]
- ^Astarita, Glenn "I Think They Liked It, HoneyReview",Allmusic,Macrovision Corporation
- ^Westergaard, Sean "Souls Saved HearReview",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
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