The Shell Game

by Tim Berne / Craig Taborn / Tom Rainey

The Shell Game cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 March 2001
  • Label: Thirsty Ear
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:06:44
  • Community rating: 3.92/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A brilliant showcase of the saxophonist's complex, angular compositional style played by an exceptionally cohesive trio. 'The Shell Game' seamlessly shifts between tightly charted, highly demanding melodic lines and explosive, free-flowing avant-garde improvisation.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde

Tracklist

  1. Hard Cell ( For Tom) (9:26)
  2. Twisted|Straightjacket (21:07)
  3. Heavy Mental ( For Wayne Krantz) (6:28)
  4. Thin Ice (29:41)

Credits

  • Tim Berne - primary artist, alto saxophone, composed by
  • Craig Taborn - primary artist, electronics, keyboards
  • Tom Rainey - primary artist, drums
  • Stephen Byram - artwork [cover art]

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