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It is not overstatement to say that any project associated with John Zorn's Masada ensemble, an acoustic jazz quartet that marries Klezmer themes to free-jazz adventurousness, is worth hearing, and will most likely be excellent. This is certainly ... Full Descriptionthe case with this album of solo guitar performances of Zorn's Masada compositions. The pieces showcase the virtuoso skills of three of modern music's most individual six-string talents: Bill Frisell, Tim Sparks, and Marc Ribot, each of whom take turns offering meticulous, passionate readings of Zorn's charts.
Interestingly, there are few of the "outside" tendencies that characterize both the Masada quartet and the trademark styles of the guitarists. Ribot's jagged skronk and Frisell's familiar shower of guitar effects, for example, are few and far between (Frisell's fragmented electronics romp on "Katzatz" is an exception). Instead, the presentation is largely acoustic and remarkably straightforward, with each performance approximating the precision and studied grace of a classical recital. Nearly every track is superb, with Sparks's dizzying metrics on "Ravayah" and Frisell's exquisitely delicate "Elilah" among the highlights. Apart from the stunning musicianship, one has to marvel at the force and sophistication of Zorn's writing. This unique and gorgeous music should appeal to a wide range of listeners.
Composer: John Zorn.
Personnel: Marc Ribot, Tim Sparks, Bill Frisell (guitar). Hide Description John Zorn Masada Guitars Songs Masada Guitars Music Review Purchase Masada Guitars CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | John Zorn Voices In The Wilderness: Masada Anniversary Edition Vol. 2 CDs (2003)
Masada Guitars album
 $19.15 
This features new arrangements of classic Masada tunes by various downtown New York City groups.
This is part of Tzadik's Radical Jewish Culture series.
Performers include: Pharoah's Daughter, Zony Mash, Lemon Juice Quartet, Jewlia Eisenberg, Naftule's Dream, Rova Saxophone Quartet, Pachora, ...
| | John Zorn The Unknown Masada CD (2003) (Import)
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The Unknown Masada
Recording information: 01/2003 - 05/2003.
Personnel includes: John Zorn, Erik Friedlander, Dave Douglas, Ruins, Julian ...
| | John Zorn Electric Masada: 50th Birthday Celebration Vol. 4 CD (2004)
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$13.39 
Recorded during a string of concerts staged to commemorate John Zorn's 50th birthday, ELECTRIC MASADA captures the plugged-in variation of Zorn's acoustic, avant-Klezmer jazz quartet. Regular members Dave Douglas (trumpet) and Greg Cohen (bass) are absent here, with bassist Trevor Dunn admirably filling Cohen's position. Zorn's alternately lyrical and aggressive alto saxophone playing is still front and center, as are Joey Baron's dazzlingly polyrhythmic drum patterns. Rounding out the ensemble are guitarist Marc Ribot, keyboardist Jamie Saft, percussionists Kenny Wollesen and Cyro Baptista, and Ikue Mori on laptop electronics.
As one might guess from the personnel and instrumentation, the music here is dense, highly rhythmic, experimental, and often chaotic. The nearly 15-minute "Tekufah" is a cerebral, funky brew that recalls Miles Davis's early-1970s period (circa LIVE ...
| | John Zorn Masada Recita CD (2004)
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| | Marc Ribot Spiritual Unity CD (2005)
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| | Bill Frisell East/West CDs (2005)
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Though Bill Frisell's standing was never in doubt, this two-disc live set further confirms the guitarist's position as one of the most talented, flexible, and innovative musicians of his generation. Frisell has worked with almost every ensemble configuration imaginable, so it's something of a treat to hear him perform in a trio here; the setting truly shows off his improvisatory breadth and sensitivity to interplay.
The two discs--recorded at gigs on the East and West coasts, respectively--feature drummer Kenny Wollensen, and bassists Viktor Krauss and Tony Scherr (Krauss plays on one disc, Scherr on the other). This fine company aids Frisell on a genre-hopping journey that includes extended treatments of traditional material ...
| | Avishai Cohen Devotion CD (1999)
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Bassist Avishai Cohen on his own projects mixes together adventurous jazz with influences from world music, original folk melodies, and his own creativity. He composed 12 selections for his second CD, 1999's DEVOTION, including tributes to Horace Silver and Chick Corea (which do not really sound that close to either of those pianist/composer's styles). The music is consistently ...
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| | Various Artists 3 Faced Elva CD (2008) (Import) Import
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