Tim Berne's Fractured Fairy Tales

The virtuosic alto saxophonist leads a highly unconventional sextet featuring electronic instrumentation, cello, and violin through a series of labyrinthine compositions. The album thrives on intense, chaotic improvisation that constantly teeters on the edge of collapse before snapping back into tight, complex rhythmic structures. It highlights Berne’s unique ability to merge downtown avant-garde experimentation with rigorous compositional frameworks.