Ches Smith Profiled

Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

Searching for a common thread running through the far-flung musical endeavors of Brooklyn percussionist Ches Smith might seem like a futile effort. What connects the noise pop of Xiu Xiu with polymorphous singer-songwriter Carla Bozulich and the extended forms of alto saxophonist Tim Berne’s roiling quartet, Snakeoil? The styles and sonic parameters vary tremendously, but Smith treats each situation as an opportunity for exploration.