Inspired in part by the Goldberg Variations and Schoenberg’s solo piano music, “Suite For Piano” is Zorn’s very personal take on some of the oldest traditional classical forms. It is performed here by one of the most dedicated, virtuosic, and passionate interpreters in the Zorn universe, Brian Marsella, whose educational experience (too “jazz” for the classical world and too “classical” for the jazz world) makes him the perfect interpreter of Zorn’s cross-pollinating musical poetics. Accompanied by the telepathic rhythm section of Jorge Roeder and Ches Smith (Heaven and Earth Magick) this is a beautiful and soulful program of music for the classic instrumentation of piano, bass, and drums. (Site Tzadik)
"The first release by John Zorn’s newest and most exciting ensemble, New Masada Quartet was one of Tzadik’s best selling and most popular recent releases. Here the quartet returns to perform eight more classic compositions from the Masada songbooks. One of the best bands Zorn has ever had, here they are tighter than ever, and the performances are filled with burning solos, telepathic group interaction, heartfelt lyricism, and hypnotic grooves. Spontaneously structured by Zorn’s eversurprising conducting techniques, a crackling live energy brings the Masada music to life like never before. Masada at its passionate best." (Jazz Messengers)
"Their 5th CD and their first in over 4 years, Zorns most delightful and popular instrumental unit returns with nine compositions inspired by the imaginary worlds of fantasy literature. Featuring some of Zorns catchiest hooks and plenty of fiery solos from Ribot, Saft and Wollesen, Pellucidar blends soul, surf, jazz, minimalism, rumba, tango, samba, exotica and more in classic Dreamers style. Accompanied by a 36-page booklet filled with colorful art by Tzadiks exclusive designer Chippy, Pellucidar is a long awaited addition to the sparkling Dreamers legacy! Exotic music for the 21st century that is an absolute delight from first note to last." (bron: Tzadik)
A live concert version of Zorns acclaimed song project! In celebration of his 60th birthday, Zorn asked his most acclaimed vocal collaborators to write lyrics to select compositions from his vast musical catalog. Including music originally written for Naked City, Masada, The Dreamers, a variety of film soundtracks and more, "The Song Project" is a retrospective of some of Zorn's most lyrical compositions from the past 25 years. This CD presents an all-star band performing live in New York after a dozen European concerts and at the peak of their powers. Electricity is in the air from first note to last! (bron: Tzadik)
"Holy hell, what an amazing sextet of players! The dynamic sextet featured in two of Zorn's most recent and popular musical projects (The Dreamers and O'o) jump another level in "Ipos", their most beautiful and powerful recording to date. Featuring ten new compositions from the lyrical "Book of Angels", the music draws exotica, surf, world music, latin jazz, rock, film music and more into a seductive new musical world. Perfect for the early morning, late at night, at home or in the car, The Dreamers play Masada is truly a magical combination. Powerful new music performed by an all-star band of downtown masters." (Wayside/Tzadik)
"One does not expect to find soulful jams on a recording with the word “Satan” in its title, but in the world of John Zorn such juxtapositions are not uncommon. The ninth outing of Zorn’s power trio Simulacrum, Nostradamus: The Death of Satan shows a more varied and mature cohesion between organist John Medeski, drummer Kenny Grohowski, and guitarist Matt Hollenberg. Indeed, Flowers of Heaven includes a blues vamp over which Hollenberg solos in like fashion, then he and Medeski gently trade leads." (Avantmusicnews)
"This is a new instalment in the prolonged saga of collaborations that John Zorn periodically proposes to an elite of top notch instrumentalists who are entrusted to visit his musical concepts. Now comes the turn for guitarists, and once again the guitar and brilliance of Bill Frisell is here to lead the trio proceedings. In short, very good instrumental music with provocative literary references, there's a certain air to the guitaristic passages in Oregon's music, particularly in the jazzier moments (which are many)." (Prog Archives)
Featuring the magical sonorities of Bill Frisells guitar in a heavenly tapestry of harp and vibraphone, the Gnostic Trio is one of the most sublime ensembles in Zorns ever-expanding universe. Their sixth CD is their best yet, and presents gorgeous and intimate chamber music touching upon themes of innocence, adventure, childhood and longing that unfold like an exotic flower. Inspired by the charming character Scout from the American classic To Kill A Mockingbird and tempered by a folk-like simplicity, Zorn and company spins a hypnotic web of melodic beauty to soothe the restless spirit. (bron: Tzadik)
The third CD from Zorns most dangerous new instrumental ensemble is inspired by the work and thought of Swedish playwright, poet, painter, philosopher, novelist, alchemist and occultist August Strindberg, whose dark brooding visions were a precursor to expressionism, surrealism and more. Featuring the long form composition Inferno, named after one of Srindbergs most startling texts, the music touches upon metal, jazz, minimalism, atonality, ambient and more. White hot burning intensity from the mind of downtown NYs eternally youthful hell-raiser performed by a virtuoso trio forged from the worlds of jazz and metal. (bron: Tzadik)
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