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John Zorn 50th Birthday Celebration, Vol. 4 CD

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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 EVIL), with Saft's Rhodes creating a busy, cool counterbalance to Ribot's screaming guitar and the webs of thundering drums. "Idalah-Abal" leads off with a punishing death-metal riff that gives way to a rising tide of noise led by Zorn's screeching alto. Elsewhere, the jagged, fragmentary skronk of "Hath-Arob" contrasts with the quietly shimmering dream of "Yatzar," proving Zorn's penchant for endless surprises in the service of his bold, heroic music.

This is part of Tzadik's Birthday Celebration Series.

Live Recording

Electric Masada: Marc Ribot, John Zorn, Trevor Dunn, Kenny Wollesen, Joey Baron, Cyro Baptista, Ikue Mori.

Electric Masada: Trevor Dunn (bass instrument); Ikue Mori (electronics); Jamie Saft, John Zorn, Marc Ribot, Joey Baron, Cyro Baptista, Kenny Wollesen.

Personnel: Marc Ribot (guitar); John Zorn (alto saxophone); Jamie Saft (keyboards); Joey Baron, Kenny Wollesen (drums); Cyro Baptista (percussion); Ikue Mori (computer).

Recording information: Tonic, New York, NY (09/27/2003).

Unknown Contributor Role: Electric Masada.
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List Price $15.97 (You save $2.88)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, World, Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Jewish, Live Performances, Classics (Silents / Avant Garde)
Label Tzadik
Orig Year 2004
All Time Sales Rank   15536  
CD Universe Part number 6710054
Catalog number 5004
Discs 1
Release Date May 25, 2004
Studio/Live Live
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer John Zorn; John Zorn
Engineer Daniel Goldaracena; Daniel Goldaracena
Personnel Marc Ribot - guitar
Cyro Baptista - percussion
Joey Baron
Kenny Wollesen - drums
John Zorn - alto saxophone
Ikue Mori - computer
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Tekufah
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Idalah-Abal
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Hadasha
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Hath-Arob
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Yatzar
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Lilin
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Kisofim

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Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

4 stars Great Band
This one is amazing !!! The band is perfect and nervous. The tunes are good and it seems to be the most powerfull masada even made. Sorry for my english i'm a frenchy
Submitted by tony.guer1 (Cherbourg, France) Verified Buyer
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5 stars ZORN does it again!!!
Being a fan of the original MASADA I was expecting great music by great players... but this blew me away!!!... I love the addition of the great Marc Ribot on guitar, and one of my idols Trevor Dunn on bass... If you are a fan of MASADA and John Zorn go and buy this cd you won't regret it...
Submitted by ruly (san juan, P.R.) Verified Buyer
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5 stars At Last 'Electric Masada' !! Great !!!
At Last was released 'Electric MAsada'The dream come true !!! Recorded Live at Tonic Zorn's 50th birthday month . For me one of the best Zorn's units since Naked City days. Not a similar band but absolutely great.8 musicians on stage playing with fire, great tunes,improv...great and powerfull concert. Masada fans will not be disappointed. I'm waiting for 'Emergency' project to be released ,another great Zorn's unit in the 'jazz-rock' vein.
Submitted by Claudio (Sao Vicente - Sao Paulo - Brasil) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Exciting version of Masada
John Zorn's Masada always intrigues. Jazz and Prog-Rock versions of Zorn's own Jewish compositions. This live version is more in the Prog-Rock vein. Think a Jewish King Crimson.
Submitted by John (Atlanta) Verified Buyer
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5 stars simple beautifull!!
no words no fear sit down and put the cd in the player...and..... LISTEN.
Submitted by sukafly (Pordenone, Italy) Verified Buyer
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