"The music is what counts, and Forked Tongue demonstrates why the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble matters." - JazzTimes

Led by saxophonist Ken Field, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is a costumed funk/street beat improvisational brass band performing a unique blend of original and traditional music. To be kept informed about RSE performances & activities, visit and join the group's Facebook and MySpace pages.


Music samples from "Forked Tongue" (Cuneiform Records 2008)

Listen to RSE music for free at lala.com.

Forked Tongue on Best of Year lists:
Francis Davis (The Village Voice, NYC)
Mitchell Feldman (Georgia Public Radio)
Tiit Kusnets (Postimees, Estonia)
Chris Heim (KMUW, Witchita)
Jeff Turton (WFNX Jazz Brunch, Boston)
Dr. Bill (WRUW, Cleveland, OH)
Joel Roberts (All About Jazz/NYC)
Mister G (WUSM, Madison, WI)
WNMC Radio (Detroit, MI)
Mr. Edison (WUSB, Stony Brook, NY)
Michael Ricci (Publisher, All About Jazz)

The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble

Forked Tongue"I can't stop playing this crazy CD over and over again. Doctor, is there an antidote? I am having visions of Mardi Gras parties out of control. They call it a brass band, but there must be some voodoo in this music."--- Ted Gioia, www.jazz.com
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