JOHN ZORN - Baal : Book Of Angels Volume 15 (Ben Goldberg Quartet) (2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A mind blowing and fiery new quartet featuring Ben Goldberg, one the true pioneers of Radical Jewish Culture whose groundbreaking group New Klezmer Trio proved an important influence on the Masada legacy. Turning his hand to Masada music in this fabulous all star quartet organized, arranged and conducted by Zorn himself, Ben plays like never before, displaying a sensitive virtuosity and a brilliant sense of sound and space. At times moody, intense, meditative, driving, lyrical and atmospheric, this is brilliant Jewish chamber music from four longtime and intimate members of the Masada family. Absolutely stunning! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Chachmiel    7:21
2    Asimor    4:27
3    Irin    4:32
4    Pharzuph    7:18
5    Lahash    2:52
6    Reqel    7:17
7    'ifafi    5:09
8    Uzza    3:10
9    Poteh    5:56
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Arranged – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Clarinet – Ben Goldberg
Drums – Kenny Wollesen
Piano – Jamie Saft
Illustration – Jarrault

CHARLIE HUNTER TRIO — Bing, Bing, Bing! (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

It is difficult not to be impressed with the playing of guitarist Charlie Hunter. By using an extra string, Hunter is able to create his own basslines and have a very self-sufficient bassless (and keyboardless) trio with tenor-saxophonist Dave Ellis and drummer Jay Lane that has all of the parts covered. The music on Bing, Bing, Bing! crosses over between straight-ahead jamming to '70s retro-funk (à la Eddie Harris) that is infectious enough to fit into an acid jazz setting. However, even at its funkiest, the rhythms are subtle and the improvising reasonably creative, making this a potentially popular group who should still interest jazz listeners. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Greasy Granny – 4:34
2.    Wornell's Yorkies – 3:58
3.    Fistful of Haggis – 6:44
4.    Come as You Are (Cobain) – 6:08
5.    Scrabbling for Purchase – 4:49
6.    Bullethead – 5:34
7.    Bing, Bing, Bing, Bing! – 7:56
8.    Squiddlesticks – 4:03
9.    Lazy Susan (with a client now) – 6:15
10.  Elbo Room – 5:58
Credits :
Charlie Hunter - 8-string guitar
Dave Ellis - Tenor saxophone
Jay Lane - Drums
David Phillips - Pedal steel guitar on tracks 3 and 7
Ben Goldberg - Clarinet on tracks 5 and 9
Jeff Cressman - Trombone on tracks 5 and 9
Scott Roberts - Percussion on tracks 2 and 3