JOHN ZORN : On Leaves Of Grass (2014) Archival Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Following up on the success of 2013’s “Dreamachines”, the third release by the brilliant quartet Nova Express is inspired by and dedicated to American poetic genius and father of free verse Walt Whitman. Combining the hypnotic swirls of minimalism, the free intensity of improvisation and a soaring lyricism, “On Leaves of Grass” is an exhilarating addition to Zorn’s growing collection of mystical transcendental works. An emotional and virtuosic outing from this Downtown supergroup performing music that speaks to the eternal. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Whispers Of Heavenly Death    5:36
2    Song At Sunset    3:22
3    Halcyon Days    4:26
4    Portals    4:03
5    Sea Drift    5:10
6    Song Of The Open Road    3:48
7    The Body Electric    2:55
8    Mystic Cyphers 4:31
Electronics – Ikue Mori
9    America    14:24
Credits :
Bass – Trevor Dunn
Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor, Producer – John Zorn
Drums – Joey Baron
Ensemble – Nova Express
Illustration [Cover Image] – Samuel Hollyer
Illustration [Dried Flowers] – Emily Dickinson
Piano – John Medeski
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Kenny Wollesen