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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = Year of the Snake
| name = Year of the Snake
| type = Studio
| type = Studio
| artist = [[Fly (band)|Fly]]
| artist = [[Fly (band)|Fly]]
| cover = Year of the Snake (album).jpg
| cover = Year of the Snake (album).jpg
| released = April 4, 2012
| released = April 4, 2012
| recorded = January, 2011
| recorded = January 2011
| studio = [[Power Station (recording studio)|Avatar Studios]], New York City, NY
| studio = [[Power Station (recording studio)|Avatar Studios]]<br>New York City
| genre = [[Jazz]]
| genre = [[Jazz]]
| length = {{Duration||m=60|s=42}}
| length = {{Duration||m=60|s=42}}
| label = [[ECM Records|ECM]]<br><small>ECM 2235</small>
| label = [[ECM Records|ECM]]<br><small>ECM 2235</small>
| producer = [[Manfred Eicher]]
| producer = [[Manfred Eicher]]
| chronology = [[Fly (band)|Fly]]
| chronology = [[Fly (band)|Fly]]
| prev_title = [[Sky & Country]]
| prev_title = [[Sky & Country]]
| prev_year = 2008
| prev_year = 2008
| next_title =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Mark Turner (musician)|Mark Turner]]
| artist = [[Mark Turner (musician)|Mark Turner]]
| type = Album
| type = Album
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| next_title = [[Lathe of Heaven (album)|Lathe of Heaven]]
| next_title = [[Lathe of Heaven (album)|Lathe of Heaven]]
| next_year = 2014
| next_year = 2014
}}}}
}}
}}
'''''Year of the Snake''''' is the third album by the band [[Fly (band)|Fly]], drummer [[Jeff Ballard (musician)|Jeff Ballard]], bassist [[Larry Grenadier]] and saxophonist [[Mark Turner (musician)|Mark Turner]] which was recorded in 2011 and released by the [[ECM Records|ECM]] label the following year.<ref>[https://www.ecmrecords.com/catalogue/143038752767/year-of-the-snake-fly-mark-turner-larry-grenadier-jeff-ballard ECM Records: album details], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Fly.htm Jazzlists: Fly discography], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[http://www.mariahwilkins.com/fly/discography.html Mariah Wilkins, Artist Management LLC: Fly discography], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>Lyles, R. [https://jazzdiscography.com/Artists/Turner/turner-disc.php Mark Turner Discography], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[https://markturnerjazz.com/fly/ Mark Turner Jazz: Fly], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[https://larrygrenadier.com/press/fly-year-of-the-snake/ Larry Grenadier: Press - Year of the Snake], accessed May 8, 2019</ref>
'''''Year of the Snake''''' is the third album by [[Fly (band)|Fly]], consisting drummer [[Jeff Ballard (musician)|Jeff Ballard]], bassist [[Larry Grenadier]] and saxophonist [[Mark Turner (musician)|Mark Turner]], recorded in January 2011 and released on [[ECM Records|ECM]] in Aprilthe following year.<ref>[https://www.ecmrecords.com/catalogue/143038752767/year-of-the-snake-fly-mark-turner-larry-grenadier-jeff-ballard ECM Records: album details], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Fly.htm Jazzlists: Fly discography], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[http://www.mariahwilkins.com/fly/discography.html Mariah Wilkins, Artist Management LLC: Fly discography], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>Lyles, R. [https://jazzdiscography.com/Artists/Turner/turner-disc.php Mark Turner Discography], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[https://markturnerjazz.com/fly/ Mark Turner Jazz: Fly], accessed May 8, 2019</ref><ref>[https://larrygrenadier.com/press/fly-year-of-the-snake/ Larry Grenadier: Press - Year of the Snake], accessed May 8, 2019</ref>

==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
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| rev3Score ={{rating|4|5}}<ref name="Guardian"/>
| rev3Score ={{rating|4|5}}<ref name="Guardian"/>
}}
}}
The [[AllMusic]] review by Thom Jurek states "Of Fly's three recordings to date, ''Year of the Snake'' is the most unusual and beguiling; it unhinges preconceived notions about the saxophone trio with complete freedom minus the chaos of disorder".<ref name="Allmusic">{{allmusic|last=Jurek|first=Thom|class=album|id=mw0002334936|title=Fly – ''Year of the Snake'': Review|accessdate=May 8, 2019}}</ref>
The [[AllMusic]] review by Thom Jurek states "Of Fly's three recordings to date, ''Year of the Snake'' is the most unusual and beguiling; it unhinges preconceived notions about the saxophone trio with complete freedom minus the chaos of disorder."<ref name="Allmusic">{{allMusic|last=Jurek|first=Thom|class=album|id=mw0002334936|title=Fly – ''Year of the Snake'': Review|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref>


[[All About Jazz]] reviewer John Kelman said, "what ''Year of the Snake'' demonstrates with crystal clarity is that each player's language, command and sophistication continue to evolve as the result of their efforts; but it's only as Fly that they can truly exercise everything they've honed with complete and utter freedom. ''Year of the Snake'' will undoubtedly challenge those familiar with Turner, Grenadier and Ballard's work in intrinsically accessible contexts".<ref name="AAJ">{{cite web |url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/fly-year-of-the-snake-by-john-kelman.php |title=Fly: ''Year of the Snake'' |work=Musical reviews |first=John |last=Kelman |publisher=[[All About Jazz]] |access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref>
[[All About Jazz]] reviewer John Kelman said, "what ''Year of the Snake'' demonstrates with crystal clarity is that each player's language, command and sophistication continue to evolve as the result of their efforts; but it's only as Fly that they can truly exercise everything they've honed with complete and utter freedom. ''Year of the Snake'' will undoubtedly challenge those familiar with Turner, Grenadier and Ballard's work in intrinsically accessible contexts."<ref name="AAJ">{{cite web |url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/fly-year-of-the-snake-by-john-kelman.php |title=Fly: ''Year of the Snake'' |work=Musical reviews |first=John |last=Kelman |publisher=[[All About Jazz]] |access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref>


[[The Guardian]]'s John Fordham awarded the album 4 stars noting "the New York trio Fly is an exchange between equals, not a sax-led charge over a rhythm section. Though it falls into the territory sometimes dubbed "chamber-jazz", ''Year of the Snake'' is up there with Fly's best work, with its rustling fast grooves and languid horn lines, and pieces that open on almost impossibly pure high-register long tones".<ref name="Guardian">Fordham, J. [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/apr/12/fly-year-of-snake-review The Guardian:
[[The Guardian]]'s John Fordham awarded the album 4 stars noting "the New York trio Fly is an exchange between equals, not a sax-led charge over a rhythm section. Though it falls into the territory sometimes dubbed "chamber-jazz", ''Year of the Snake'' is up there with Fly's best work, with its rustling fast grooves and languid horn lines, and pieces that open on almost impossibly pure high-register long tones."<ref name="Guardian">Fordham, J. [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/apr/12/fly-year-of-snake-review The Guardian: Fly: Year of the Snake – review], accessed May 8, 2019</ref>
Fly: Year of the Snake – review], accessed May 8, 2019</ref>


In [[JazzTimes]], Thomas Conrad observed that "Fly plays cerebral, rapt, interactive chamber jazz, deriving a wide range of textures and colors from three instruments. Mark Turner often ascends to the tenor’s piping, keening altissimo register. Larry Grenadier often plays arco bass, in drones and murmurs and sighs. The asymmetrical, spare designs of drummer Jeff Ballard imply time rather than keep it ... The music of Fly is sophisticated and sincere and enormously competent. These are important virtues, but likely to inspire more admiration than love".<ref>Conrad, T. [https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/fly-year-of-the-snake/ JazzTimes Review], accessed May 8, 2019</ref>
In [[JazzTimes]], Thomas Conrad observed that "Fly plays cerebral, rapt, interactive chamber jazz, deriving a wide range of textures and colors from three instruments. Mark Turner often ascends to the tenor’s piping, keening [[altissimo]] register. Larry Grenadier often plays arco bass, in drones and murmurs and sighs. The asymmetrical, spare designs of drummer Jeff Ballard imply time rather than keep it ... The music of Fly is sophisticated and sincere and enormously competent. These are important virtues, but likely to inspire more admiration than love."<ref>Conrad, T. [https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/fly-year-of-the-snake/ JazzTimes Review], accessed May 8, 2019</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:2012 albums]]
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Year of the Snake
Studio album by
Fly
ReleasedApril 4, 2012
RecordedJanuary 2011
StudioAvatar Studios
New York City
GenreJazz
Length60:42
LabelECM
ECM 2235
ProducerManfred Eicher
Fly chronology
Sky & Country
(2008) 		Year of the Snake
(2012)
Mark Turner chronology
Sky & Country
(2008) 		Year of the Snake
(2012) 		Lathe of Heaven
(2014)

Year of the Snake is the third album by Fly, consisting drummer Jeff Ballard, bassist Larry Grenadier and saxophonist Mark Turner, recorded in January 2011 and released on ECM in Aprilthe following year.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
All About Jazz[8]
The Guardian[9]

The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek states "Of Fly's three recordings to date, Year of the Snake is the most unusual and beguiling; it unhinges preconceived notions about the saxophone trio with complete freedom minus the chaos of disorder."[7]

All About Jazz reviewer John Kelman said, "what Year of the Snake demonstrates with crystal clarity is that each player's language, command and sophistication continue to evolve as the result of their efforts; but it's only as Fly that they can truly exercise everything they've honed with complete and utter freedom. Year of the Snake will undoubtedly challenge those familiar with Turner, Grenadier and Ballard's work in intrinsically accessible contexts."[8]

The Guardian's John Fordham awarded the album 4 stars noting "the New York trio Fly is an exchange between equals, not a sax-led charge over a rhythm section. Though it falls into the territory sometimes dubbed "chamber-jazz", Year of the Snake is up there with Fly's best work, with its rustling fast grooves and languid horn lines, and pieces that open on almost impossibly pure high-register long tones."[9]

In JazzTimes, Thomas Conrad observed that "Fly plays cerebral, rapt, interactive chamber jazz, deriving a wide range of textures and colors from three instruments. Mark Turner often ascends to the tenor’s piping, keening altissimo register. Larry Grenadier often plays arco bass, in drones and murmurs and sighs. The asymmetrical, spare designs of drummer Jeff Ballard imply time rather than keep it ... The music of Fly is sophisticated and sincere and enormously competent. These are important virtues, but likely to inspire more admiration than love."[10]

Track listing

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All compositions by Jeff Ballard, Larry Grenadier and Mark Turner except where noted

  1. "The Western Lands I" (Turner) – 2:27
  2. "Festival Tune" (Turner) – 6:06
  3. "The Western Lands II" – 0:35
  4. "Brothersister" (Turner) – 7:35
  5. "Diorite" (Ballard) – 6:15
  6. "Kingston" (Grenadier) – 10:11
  7. "Salt and Pepper" (Ballard, Turner) – 5:04
  8. "The Western Lands III" – 3:07
  9. "Benj" (Ballard) – 5:17
  10. "Year of the Snake" (Turner) – 9:00
  11. "The Western Lands IV" – 2:37
  12. "The Western Lands V" – 1:49

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ ECM Records: album details, accessed May 8, 2019
  2. ^ Jazzlists: Fly discography, accessed May 8, 2019
  3. ^ Mariah Wilkins, Artist Management LLC: Fly discography, accessed May 8, 2019
  4. ^ Lyles, R. Mark Turner Discography, accessed May 8, 2019
  5. ^ Mark Turner Jazz: Fly, accessed May 8, 2019
  6. ^ Larry Grenadier: Press - Year of the Snake, accessed May 8, 2019
  7. ^ a b Jurek, Thom. Fly – Year of the Snake: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Kelman, John. "Fly: Year of the Snake". Musical reviews. All About Jazz. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Fordham, J. The Guardian: Fly: Year of the Snake – review, accessed May 8, 2019
  10. ^ Conrad, T. JazzTimes Review, accessed May 8, 2019
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