Tim Berne recorded for Intakt Records for the first time in 2019 as the Saxophoneophonist in Michael Formanek’s Very Practical Trio with Mary Halvorson. Now the New York Saxophoneophonist, composer and bandleader presents a new CD with his ensemble Snakeoil. After five albums this is the first Snakeoil record to be released on Intakt. The band balances the possibilities of composition, improvisation and the tonal possibilities of an acoustic and electric playing jazz band in an unmistakable way. The Fantastic Mrs.10 is one of Sna- keoil's most mature and at the same time most edgy CDs. Guitarist Marc Ducret joins the core quartet of Tim Berne, Matt Mitchell, Oscar Noriega and Ches Smith. The band’s sound is also influenced by Berne's musician cohort David Torn.
Tim Berne says in the liner notes “I think this is the best one yet. That’s a stupid thing to say, but it’s kind of a culmination. Ches, Matt, Oscar – it’s almost like we always forget what we did the last time out, and that’s a really healthy amnesia. There’s a dedication to moving ahead. They’re truly into it, and it motivates me.”

Cover Art: Stephen Byram
Graphic Design: Fiona Ryan
Photos: Caterina Di Perri
Liner Notes: Jim Macnie

All music by Tim Berne (Party Music BMI), except "Dear Friend" by Julius Hemphill (Subito Music ASCAP). Electronic arrangement of Rose Colored Assive by David Torn. Recorded by D. James Goodwin at Clubhouse, Rhi- nebeck, NY on May 29th 2019. Recording assistant: Shubham Mondal. Mixing, mastering and recording production by David Torn. Produced and published by Intakt Records, Patrik Landolt, Anja Illmaier, Florian Keller. P.O.Box, 8024 Zürich, Switzerland. www.intaktrec.ch