John Zorn Naked City

John Zorn - Interzone (2010) {Tzadik TZ 7387}
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© 2010 Tzadik | TZ 7387 | Tzadik Archival Series
Jazz / Electronic / Avant-Garde Jazz / Experimental

To call John Zorn a saxophonist and composer really limits the scope of his music His vision derives from many sources, from art to film, to in this case the literature of William S. Burroughs. The author became famous in the early to mid 1960's for his technique of “cut up" storytelling; a process that Zorn borrowed for his own technique of card based musical improvisation. For this album, Zorn appropriates musical representations of several of Burroughs' themes and develops an aural montage.

John Zorn - Testament Of Solomon (2014) {Tzadik}
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© 2014 Tzadik | TZ 8321
Jazz / Modern Creative / Jewish / Folk Jazz / Classical

For their fourth release, Zorn’s most intimate and spiritual 21st century ensemble returns with a melodic and open book of tunes reminiscent of the Book of Angels. Drawing inspiration from the Biblical Song of Solomon and originally intended as a companion piece to Zorn’s vocal masterpiece Shir Hashirim, the music is regal, sensual and romantic—a magical blend of classical, jazz and folk music. There has never been a group like the Gnostic Trio, and The Testament of Solomon is a unique CD in their catalog, filled with strong solos, telepathic interplay and a charming lyricism.

John Zorn & Masada - Hei (1995) {DIW Records Japan DIW-899} (Volume 5of10)
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© 1995 DIW Records Japan | DIW-899
Jazz / Avant-Garde Jazz / Klezmer / Post Bop / World Fusion / Ethnic Jazz

Hei, the fifth release from John Zorn's Masada Quartet, shows the band at their tightest and most agile. In sound and design, it is much like the other nine releases from the Quartet, but it is rivaled only by Masada, Vol 3: Gimmel and Masada, Vol. 6: Vav for the musical acumen and togetherness of the players. A Jewish version of John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, Zorn here continues to explore issues of Jewish heritage and identity in the assimilated and diaspora Jewish world.

John Zorn & Electric Masada - 50th Birthday Celebration (2004) {Tzadik TZ 5004}
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© 2004 Tzadik | TZ 5004 | Tzadik Birthday Celebration Series
Jazz / International / Avant-Garde / Jewish Music / Structured Improvisation / World Fusion

The long awaited first release of Zorn's most recent and most powerful Masada unit. A true downtown supergroup, blending the raw power of Naked City with the improvisational madness of Cobra and the lyrical soul of the Masada songbook, Electric Masada is considered by many to be the most exciting band Zorn has ever had. This set, the taut climax of a three night run at Tonic, features the full octet at its wildest and most creative. Incredible solos, jaw dropping ensemble conductions and much more.

John Zorn & Electric Masada - At The Mountains Of Madness (2005) {2CD Tzadik TZ 7352-2}
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Jazz / Modern Jazz / Avant-Garde / Jewish Music / Structured Improvisation / World Fusion

Electric Masada combines the raw power and manic speed of Naked City, the improvisational edge of Cobra and the spiritual lyricism of the Masada songbook. Their second release captures them at the end of a long European tour, at the very peak of their powers. Tight as a drum and as hot as a blow torch, these two incredible live performances will leave you breathless. Featuring a level of musical communication, excitement, versatility and complexity very few bands have been able to attain, this is Zorn at his very best. Astonishing group conductions, searing solos and crazed insanity from one of the most amazing bands Zorn has ever had.