Top tracks — play these first
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Deadpan — This track sets the tone for the album with its complex rhythms and interplay between musicians, showcasing Berne's distinctive saxophone work.
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Ce Sont Les Noms Des Mots — With its extended form and evolving motifs, this piece exemplifies Berne's ability to blend structure with free improvisation, captivating listeners throughout its duration.
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The Mini-Bar Incident — This track features dynamic shifts and playful exchanges between instruments, illustrating the group's synergy and Berne's unique compositional style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- complex improvisation that captivates
- unpredictable rhythms for attentive listeners
- rich textures for deep exploration
- extended tracks for patient engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer short, immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Livein Cognito' was released in 2006, Tim Berne had already established himself as a prominent figure in avant-garde jazz. This album followed several acclaimed releases, showcasing his distinctive saxophone style and collaborative work with various artists, marking a period of intense creativity in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Douglas· John Zorn· Henry Threadgill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Deadpan 10:59
- 2 L'Ombra Di Verdi 11:48
- 3 Untitled 14:13
- 4 Ce Sont Les Noms Des Mots 17:05
- 5 Un Peu D'histoire 9:35
Disc 2
- 1 Mechanicals Failure 10:30
- 2 Mr. Subliminal 12:32
- 3 Untitled 16:19
- 4 The Mini-Bar Incident 11:00
- 5 Cause and Reflect 11:27
- 6 BG Uh Oh 9:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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