Tim Berne

The Profile

American saxophonist and composer associated with avant-garde and experimental jazz; a student and collaborator of Julius Hemphill and leader of several ensembles including Snakeoil.

Review mentions collaboration with Joey Baron, Mark Feldman, Herb Robertson, Mark Dresser and Hank Roberts; album Fractured Fairy Tales released 1989, remastered 2003; studied/collaborated with Julius Hemphill.

JakeChambers praises Tim Berne's Fractured Fairy Tales (1989; remastered 2003) for its macabre, mischievous humor and complex, evolving structures. The review highlights long, intricate compositions, standout string and cello work, and notable collaborators. The album mixes free-bop, funk and experimentation while retaining Berne's compositional control.