Tim Berne

Commanding "considerable power as a composer and ... frighteningly deft ability as a soloist," (All Music) saxophonist Tim Berne has composed and performed prolifically since the 1980s. For this very special occasion, Tim Berne will be introducing new music written for this new octet as well as some "extreme reworkings" of recent smaller ensemble works.

Featuring Erik Friedlander (cello), Herb Robertson (trumpet), Ryan Ferriera (guitar), Trevor Dunn (bass), Oscar Noiega (bass & Bb clarinets), Matt Mitchell (piano), Ches Smith (percussion/drums), and Tim Berne (alto saxophone, composer)