Naked John Zorn

John Zorn & Electric Masada - At The Mountains Of Madness (2005) {2CD Tzadik TZ 7352-2}
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© 2005 Tzadik | TZ 7352-2 | Tzadik Archival Series
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.

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 - The Painted Bird (2016) {Tzadik TZ 8342}
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© 2016 Tzadik | TZ 8342 | Tzadik Archival Series
Jazz / Avant-garde Jazz / Experimental / Heavy Metal / Prog Rock / Art Rock / World Music

The fourth CD in a 12-month period by Zorn’s most powerful new ensemble presents nine genre-busting compositions mixing jazz, metal, classical, world music and more. This time their trademark sound is augmented by the ringing tones of Kenny Wollesen’s vibraphone to create their wildest, most insane CD to date. Juxtaposing complex atonal lines, driving vamps, heavy metal riffs, improvisational madness, shredding solos and moments of profound lyricism, The Painted Bird is a surreal and expressive new world in sound. Moonchild meets Nova Express!

John Zorn - The Song Project: Live At Le Poisson Rouge (2015) [FLAC] {Tzadik TZ 8331}
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© 2015 Tzadik | TZ 8331 | Tzadik Archival Series
Jazz / Grindcore / Avantgarde / Experimental / Lounge

A live concert version of Zorn’s 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! A perfect companion to the studio versions presented in the acclaimed box set of vinyl 7-inch singles.

John Zorn - Nova Express (2011) {Tzadik TZ 7389}
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© 2011 Tzadik | TZ 7389 | Tzadik Archival Series
Jazz / Modern Jazz / Chamber Jazz

Following up on seeds first planted in the depths of the Interzone conspiracy, Nova Express combines the quirky atonal lyricism of Zorn's classical music with the cut up techniques of Naked City and the intimate virtuosity of the Masada songbook. Scored for a modern jazz quartet of vibes, piano, bass and drums, these episodic, dynamic and moody compositions feature some of Zorn's strongest writing. Performed by an all-star group of four downtown masters, this is an exciting new sound from the world of John Zorn. Modern chamber music filled with beautiful details and dramatic passions composed and conducted by our East Village musical alchemist.

John Zorn - Psychomagia (2014) {Tzadik}
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© 2014 Tzadik | Archival Series | TZ 8313
Jazz / Avant-Garde Jazz / World / Prog Rock / Avant-Garde

"Psychomagia" is the new album by the fabulous quartet of Abraxas, the acclaimed tribal rock arrangements for the Book of Angels series. Here they perform a complex new suite of music written expressly for them by Downtown alchemist John Zorn. Drawing inspiration from the magical writings of Giordano Bruno and Alejandro Jodorowski and others, Zorn has written a bold collection of compositions that challenge the musicians to the breaking point. With a program ranging from some of the most intense ritualistic sounds you are likely to hear to tender minimalistic odes, this is a surprising new volume in Zorn’s mystic series that matches the intensity and power of Moonchild, PainKiller and Naked City. Recorded at Orange Music and mixed by Bill Laswell. Essential.