"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)
"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)
"Weinig gitaristen kunnen hun instrument zo laten ademen als Bill Frisell. Zijn Fender Telecaster heeft altijd een tintelend geluid. Zelfs als hij hard speelt, klinkt het nog elegant. Hoewel Frisell zich al decennia vooral in jazzkringen begeeft, heeft hij zijn liefde voor folk en country nooit onder stoelen of banken gestoken. De stap naar een plaat met surf- en popliedjes uit de jaren vijftig en zestig, is dus niet zo gek. Frisell (1951) koos op zijn nieuwe plaat voor liedjes die hem als kind al inspireerden. Je wordt onmiddellijk vrolijk van zijn bewerkingen van "Pipeline", "Turn, Turn, Turn", "Surfer Girl" of "Tired Of Waiting For You". Vooral in dit laatste nummer (van The Kinks) permitteert Frisell zich met zijn pedal steel-gitarist Greg Leisz de nodige vrijheden. Hun samenspel, waarin nooit alleen de melodie wordt gevolgd maar ze ook elkaar van repliek dienen, is knap. Het geeft de overbekende nummers een fris kleurtje." (Gijsbert Kamer, Volkskrant; 4 uit 5 sterren)
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)
"Hess alternating piano playing is both sweet and salt. He plays two compositions by Bob Dylan. To Make You Feel My Love (from the 97 classic album Time Out of Mind) and Masters of War. He also does a version of Ellingtons Cottontail. The rest is composed by Hess. He has an ability to let the music flow in a very natural way". (Scandinavian Jazz)
"Composer John Zorn reunites the trio of harpist Carol Emanuel, vibraphonist Kenny Wollesen, and guitarist Bill Frisell for another chapter in his growing body of chamber recordings influenced by myth and mysticism. It is Frisell who holds that role on these nine cuts. (...) Closer "The Nymphs" is the set's longest cut at nearly 11 minutes. Led by Frisell, it moves through skeletal phrases toward post-minimalism but but crosses that line, too. It's airy yet moody and full of knotty twists and turns melodically and harmonically as minor modes, counterpoint, and miniature themes alternately assert themselves -- especially when Frisell decides to get whimsical in the codas. "The Mysteries" is another facet of this fine trio's persona as they elegantly yet inquisitively interpret these beautiful pieces by the composer. Their interplay is at such a high level, it feels nearly instinctive." (Thom Jurek, Allmusic; klik op aangegeven weblink voor meer info)
Opname: 2007
"This set closely mirrors "Nova Express" (2011), employing the same band: John Medeski (p), Trevor Dunn (b), Kenny Wollesen (vib), and Joey Baron (d). Zorn offers some freer improvisational jazz pieces by the set bookends, "Psychic Conspirators" and "The Wild Boys," the former driven by speedy, demanding work by Wollesen, the latter with deft, free-thinking piano by Medeski. The crystalline "The Dream Machine" and the atmospheric "Git-le-Coeur" resemble the Dreamers projects. The spacious and tentative "Light Chapels" and the knotty, arpeggiated exploration in "Note Virus" are more angular and classical in character. Finally, he references the Jewish and Middle Eastern folk melodies and modalism performed by some of the groups assembled to play his Masada composition books in the exotic "The Conqueror Worm" and "1001 Nights in Marrakech." "Dreamachines" does vary widely in terms of style, but Zorn is a magician when it comes to creating compositional, dynamic, and textural balances." (Thom Jurek, Allmusic)
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. All compositions by John Zorn, performed by: John Medeski (piano); Kenny Wollesen (vibes); Trevor Dunn (bass); Joey Baron (drums) Al ontbreekt een blazer, de spirit van een plaat als Eric Dolphy's "Out To Lunch" klinkt door, vooral ook doordat Wollesens imponerende vibrafoonspel herinnert aan dat van Bobby Hutcherson op genoemde plaat.
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