Membrane Jazz

David Chaim Smith, Bill Laswell, John Zorn - The Dream Membrane (2014) {Tzadik Spectrum Series TZ 4004}
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© 2014 Tzadik | Spectrum Series | TZ 4004
Avant-Garde / Dark Ambient / Experimental / Mystical / Jewish

This fabulous collaborative musical project features the legendary magus David Chaim Smith reading selections from his mystical text The Awakening Ground along with the magical creator of Dark Ambient music Bill Laswell on bass and drones, and John Zorn on shofar and alto saxophone. Evocative and meditative, this is a rare and unique project that synthesizes Kabbalah, Mysticism and the hypnotic swirls of Dark Ambient music.

Mark Dresser - Banquet (1997) {Tzadik TZ 7027}
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© 1997 Tzadik | TZ 7027 | Tzadik Composer Series
Classical / Jazz / Contemporary Classical / Modern Composition / Contrabass

One of the world's greatest virtuoso bass players, Mark Dresser has worked with many of the greatest names in new music, including Anthony Davis, Diamanda Galas, Bob Ostertag and Anthony Braxton. A distinctive composer, he has created soundtracks for the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Bunuel's Un Chien Andalou, has been commissioned by the WDR Radio Orchestra in Cologne and the Banlieu Bleues Festival in Paris. This CD features two of Mark's most important recent works.

Matching Mole (Robert Wyatt) - Matching Mole (1972) {2013 Columbia Japan Mini LP Blu-spec CD2 SICP 30321}
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© 1972, 2013 Columbia / Sony Music Japan | SICP 30321
Rock / Art Rock / Experimental / Jazz Rock

Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Matching Mole features 2013 remastering and the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). Includes bonus tracks. The opening track, "O Caroline," is indicative of Wyatt at his best: art rock with a human face, a playful vocal, and soul. Much of the record is instrumental improvisation, though, with the humor largely confined to the song titles ("Instant Pussy," "Dedicated to Hugh, But You Weren't Listening").