"De Amerikaanse componist, saxofonist en labeleigenaar John Zorn brengt via zijn platenlabel Tzadik zo ongelooflijk veel uit dat zelfs welwillende fans soms door de bomen het bos niet meer zullen zien. Naast die grote output wisselen de genres waarin Zorn opereert zich met een schrikbarend tempo af. Voor free jazz, metal of folk draait Zorn zijn hand niet om. De enige gemeenschappelijke deler tussen al zijn werk is dat het radicaal avant-gardistisch van geest is: Zorn belichaamt in die zin het toppunt van compromisloosheid. "Nothing Is As Real As Nothing" is een suite voor drie akoestische gitaren, opgedragen aan de grote (toneel)schrijver en dichter Samuel Beckett. Het uitmuntende trio Bill Frisell, Julian Lage en Gyan Riley spelen binnen een aan folk ontleend muzikaal idioom, uiteraard voorzien van aan Zorns geest ontsproten avant-gardistische contouren. Door de warmte van de drie akoestische instrumenten is het een van de meer toegankelijke werken van Zorn." (Muziekweb)
"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)
A live concert version of Zorns 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! (bron: Tzadik)
"One does not expect to find soulful jams on a recording with the word “Satan” in its title, but in the world of John Zorn such juxtapositions are not uncommon. The ninth outing of Zorn’s power trio Simulacrum, Nostradamus: The Death of Satan shows a more varied and mature cohesion between organist John Medeski, drummer Kenny Grohowski, and guitarist Matt Hollenberg. Indeed, Flowers of Heaven includes a blues vamp over which Hollenberg solos in like fashion, then he and Medeski gently trade leads." (Avantmusicnews)
"This is a new instalment in the prolonged saga of collaborations that John Zorn periodically proposes to an elite of top notch instrumentalists who are entrusted to visit his musical concepts. Now comes the turn for guitarists, and once again the guitar and brilliance of Bill Frisell is here to lead the trio proceedings. In short, very good instrumental music with provocative literary references, there's a certain air to the guitaristic passages in Oregon's music, particularly in the jazzier moments (which are many)." (Prog Archives)
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)
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