The Jamie Saft

John Zorn - The Dreamers (2008) {Tzadik}
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© 2008 Tzadik | TZ 7366
Jazz / Post Bop / Modern Composition

The Dreamers, by John Zorn and his septet, is for all practical purposes a sequel of sorts to 2001's The Gift, which was – and perhaps remains – Zorn's most "accessible" record. That said, there some key differences in the approach to this new set. Most of the band from the former record are back: guitarist Marc Ribot is here, as are keyboardist Jamie Saft, drummer Joey Baron, bassist Trevor Dunn (who was one of three bassists on The Gift), and percussionist Cyro Baptista. Zorn does play some alto saxophone as well, but his performance is not prevalent as an instrumentalist. Dave Douglas' trumpet is absent, and has been replaced by the vibes work of Kenny Wollesen.

Cyro Baptista - Love The Donkey (2005) {Tzadik TZ 7614}
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© 2005 Tzadik | TZ 7614 | Tzadik Key Series
Jazz / Latin / Percussion / Avant Rock / Afro-Cuban Jazz / Brazilian Jazz / Ethnic Fusion

One of the most charismatic and versatile percussionists around, Cyro Baptista has worked with everyone from Herbie Hancock, Sting and Paul Simon to Phish, Laurie Anderson and John Zorn. Following up on his brilliant first CD for Tzadik Beat the Donkey, Cyro Baptista now presents us with his second release, appropriately entitled Love the Donkey.Featuring a wild band of percussionists, dancers and musicians in a varied program of songs and instrumentals, this is an intense CD, beautifully recorded by Jamie Saft at his Brooklyn studio, that captures all the fun and unpredictable excitement of Cyro’s astonishing live shows. Creative and colorful new music for the whole family to enjoy.

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 - Voices In The Wilderness - Masada 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. 2 (2003) {2CD Tzadik Radical Jewish Culture}
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© 2003 Tzadik | TZ 7172-2 | Tzadik Radical Jewish Culture Series
Jazz / International / Post Bop / Jewish Music / World Fusion / Avant-Garde Jazz

As John Zorn’s most popular project reaches its tenth year, Tzadik celebrates the Masada songbook with a series of all-star tributes. Following Masada Guitars, Volume 2 is an eclectic and powerful collection of almost two dozen Masada classics artfully arranged by some of the downtown scene’s most creative performers. Zorn’s catchiest and most lyrical tunes performed by rock bands, klezmer groups, vocalists, jazz.

John Zorn & The Dreamers - Ipos: Book of Angels, Volume 14 (2010) {Tzadik TZ 7380}
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© 2010 Tzadik | TZ 7380 | Tzadik Archival Series
Jazz / Avant-Garde / Modern Composition / Klezmer

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.

Over the course of a career spanning six decades, drummer Jerry Granelli has worked with many of the greatest artists across the full spectrum of jazz and beyond. On The Jerry Granelli Trio Plays Vince Guaraldi and Mose Allison, his rapturous new album for RareNoise, Granelli revisits two of his most indelible collaborations from the vantage point of the exploratory now.

"Jon Irabagon releases the latest installment of his I Don't Hear Nothin' but the Blues series, adding rising star Ava Mendoza to his no-frills, brutal ensemble.