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"Few musicians working in or around jazz over the last 30 years have developed an idiomatic signature more distinctive than Tim Berne." - The New York Times "Four Stars ... ingeniously joins intricately multi-voiced music, lyricism, contemplation and rugged avant-funk ... a wealth of fascinating detail remains, such as excellent clarinetist Oscar Noriega’s improvisation with Ferreira’s tone bends behind him, the quiet tapestries of guitar, vibraphone and piano ..." - The Guardian "Five Stars ... another forward-looking development for Berne ... the quintet works in various breakout formations adding to the variety of textures and sounds. There's an openness in this setting that adds depth and drama to the improvisations that weave through the arrangements. Berne's music has never been anything less than challenging, but here it is broader and more accessible without sacrificing edginess ... a major achievement in Berne's portfolio." - All About Jazz Saxophonist Tim Berne hits a new peak with his writing as his band reaches a heightened state of collective interaction on You’ve Been Watching Me. There is newfound space in the compositions and more lyrical focus to the improvisations, leading to a dramatic, even cinematic experience in such tracks as Embraceable Me. Berne's dynamic New York quartet Snakeoil is joined by guest guitarist Ryan Ferreira who adds texture to Berne's alto sax and gets the spotlight on the title track, a beautiful, fully composed interlude for solo acoustic guitar.