JOHN ZORN : The Unknown Masada (2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The third installment in this Tenth Year celebration is the most exciting yet. Fourteen tunes from Zorn’s legendary Masada songbook that have never been heard before. Performed and arranged by an incredible lineup of musicians, the music here touches upon hard rock, world beat, klezmer and jazz, often all in the same arrangement! Highlights include a lyrical ballad by Wadada Leo Smith, two explosive rock tracks by the powerful Japanese duo the Ruins and Mike Patton’s Fantomas, and a gorgeous solo performance by Ukrainian bandura virtuoso Julian Kytasty. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Erik Friedlander–    Kinyan 4'50
Bass – Stomu Takeishi
Percussion – Satoshi Takeishi
Producer, Arranged By, Cello, Mandolin, Engineer – Erik Friedlander
Saxophone, Clarinet – Andy Laster
2    Rashanim–    Olamim 3'48
Drums, Percussion – Mathias Künzli
Electric Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Engineer – Jamie Saft
Guitar – Jon Madof
3    Dave Douglas–    Vehuel 5'32
Alto Saxophone – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Drums – Ben Perowsky
Engineer – Jamie Saft
Producer, Arranged By, Trumpet, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Dave Douglas
Tenor Saxophone – Greg Tardy
4    Tatsuya Yoshida–    Shofetim 3'02
Producer, Arranged By, Voice, Drums, Synthesizer – Tatsuya Yoshida
5    Naftule's Dream–    Partzuf 4'22
Clarinet – Glenn Dickson
Drums – Eric Rosenthal
Electric Guitar – Brandon Seabrook
Engineer – Mark Tanzer
Piano, Arranged By – Michael Mclaughlin
Trumpet – Gary Bohan
Tuba – Jim Gray
6    Jamie Saft–    Zarach 6'57
Producer, Arranged By, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Programmed By, Engineer – Jamie Saft
7    Zahava Seewald–    Shagal 6'46
Arranged By, Accordion – Tuur Florizoone
Arranged By, Oud, Fiddle [Medieval] – Michaël Grébil
Vocals, Arranged By, Producer – Zahava Seewald
Written-By [Lyrics] – Solomon Ibn Gabirol
8    Koby Israelite–    Herem 5'06
Baritone Saxophone – John Telfer
Bass, Guitar – Yaron Stavi
Drums, Percussion, Accordion, Guitar, Keyboards, Clarinet, Vocals, Engineer, Arranged By, Producer – Koby Israelite
Flugelhorn – Sid Gauld
9    Julian Kytasty–    Kadmut 4'44
Producer, Arranged By, Bandura – Julian Kytasty
10    Fantômas–    Zemaraim 3'34
Bass, Arranged By – Trevor Dunn
Drums – Dave Lombardo
Guitar – King Buzzo
Voice, Electronics – Mike Patton
11    Wadada Leo Smith–    Demai 6'22
Computer [Laptop], Electronics, Arranged By – Ikue Mori
Engineer – Jamie Saft
Trumpet, Arranged By, Producer – Wadada Leo Smith
12    Eyvind Kang–    Belimah 4'09
Producer, Arranged By, Guitar, Drums, Strings – Eyvind Kang
Credits :
Composed By, Executive-Producer – John Zorn
Painting [Cover Painting (Ma'dah, 2000)] – Karen Liebowitz