JOHN ZORN — 444 (2023) Archival Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In 2020 Brian Marsella joined the heavy metal organ trio “Simulacrum” to spawn the astonishing fusion quartet “Chaos Magick”. This fourth CD in their ever-expanding legacy is a magical collection of instrumental music at its finest. Tighter and wilder than ever, Medeski, Hollenberg, Grohowski, and Marsella perform with a remarkable rapport in this provocative new direction from Downtown alchemist John Zorn, who has been exploring new musical worlds and confounding expectations since the 1970s!
"444 is among the best things I’ve ever done." —John Zorn tzadik
 Tracklist :

1    Splendour Solis    4:26
2    Retort    7:36
3    In Sulphur And In Flame    3:00
4    Astral Projection    7:31
5    Civil Disobedience    3:29
6    With Blood I Summon Thee    5:49
7    Salt And Mercury    5:38
8    Tayy Al-Ard    9:12
Personnel :
Brian Marsella: Electric Piano
John Medeski: Organ
Kenny Grohowski: Drums, Percussion
Matt Hollenberg: Electric Guitar

JOHN ZORN - Caym : Book Of Angels Volume 17 (Banquet Of The Spirits) (2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Banquet of the Spirits is the tight touring band of Cyro Baptista, one of the world's most creative percussionists and one of Zorn's oldest friends and closest collaborators. The veteran of dozens of Zorn film scores, game pieces, bands, tours and compositions. Produced and arranged by the upcoming young bassist Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz, who approaches the music with profound understanding, a wild imagination and indefatigable creativity, it features a dynamic band of young lions, truly the very best of the new generation. Each track tounching upon a different world tradition, this dynamic CD brings Zorn's lyrical compositions to life like never before. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Chamiel    4:27
2    Matafiel    4:22
3    Briel    4:19
4    Zaphaniah    3:53
5    Tzar Tak    3:45
6    Flaef    2:05
7    Hutriel    4:28
8    Yeqon    4:53
9    Yahel    2:26
10    Tahariel    4:47
11    Natiel    4:00
12    Phaleg    4:07
Credits :
Composed, Producer By – John Zorn
Arranged, Producer By – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Drums [Drum Set], Percussion, Xalam [Kamel Ngoni], Vocals – Tim Keiper
Oud, Bass, Guimbri, Vocals – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Percussion, Vocals, Producer – Cyro Baptista
Piano, Harpsichord, Organ [Pump Organ], Vocals – Brian Marsella
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Adramelech : Book Of Angels Volume 22 (Zion80) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Zion80 is the brainchild of guitarist Jon Madof, a wildly popular project that seamlessly blends the Afro-pop stylings of the legendary Fela Kuti with the Jewish tradition. Featuring an exciting 11-piece all-star band, Madof masterfully blends horns, guitars, keyboards and percussion, mixing the polyrhythmic intensity of Afrobeat with the freewheeling madness of the Downtown scene. A one of a kind ascent into the unknown, Madof’s creative arrangements of 8 tunes from Zorn’s “Book of Angels”are spiritual and endlessly exciting. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Araziel    7:15
2    Sheviel    5:49
3    Metatron    9:06
4    Shamdan    7:17
5    Kenunit    10:37
6    Caila    4:22
7    Lelahiah    6:01
8    Nehinah    5:56
Credits :
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Kaval, Clarinet – Matt Darriau
Baritone Saxophone [Bari Sax] – Zach Mayer
Baritone Saxophone [Bari Sax], Flute – Jessica Lurie
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Composed, Producer By – John Zorn
Conductor, Arranged By – Jon Madof
Drums – Yuval Lion
Guitar – Jon Madof, Yoshie Fruchter
Keyboards [Keyboard] – Brian Marsella
Percussion – Marlon Sobol
Percussion, Guest [Special Guest] – Mauro Refosco (pistas: 7)
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Greg Wall
Trumpet – Frank London

JOHN ZORN - Buer : Book Of Angels Volume 31 (Brian Marsella Trio) (2017) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

16 Masada compositions performed by a dynamic piano trio featuring Brian Marsella, the astonishing and passionate pianist from Banquet of the Spirits, Zion80 and The Flail. Joined here by the classic Masada rhythm section of Trevor Dunn and Kenny Wollesen, the performances are powerful, focused and incredibly varied. Each piece presents a different musical world, referencing McCoy Tyner, Don Pullen, Erik Satie, Conlon Nancarrow, Horace Silver,Lennie Tristano, Bill Evans, Bach, Bud Powell, RichardTwardzik, Debussy and many others. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Jekusiel    5:09
2    Diniel    4:19
3    Akzariel    1:58
4    Palalael    4:44
5    Parymel    5:10
6    Karkiel    3:46
7    Gadreel    3:29
8    Tsirya    2:54
9    Bazazath    3:54
10    Zagin    2:19
11    Avial    0:35
12    Camael    3:30
13    Petahel    4:39
14    Kadmiel    2:46
15    Sennoi    3:06
16    Gehuel    3:45
Credits :
Arranged By – Brian Marsella, John Zorn
Bass – Trevor Dunn
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Drums – Kenny Wollesen
Illustration – Jarrault
Piano – Brian Marsella

JOHN ZORN : Mount Analogue (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Drawing inspiration from the life and work of the towering spiritual figure Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, Mount Analogue is one of Zorn’s greatest creations. Taking the form of a mystical journey, the music jumps from one world to another weaving a rich tapestry that blends world music, jazz, contemporary classical and more. Featuring Cyro Baptista’s fabulous quartet Banquet of the Spirits augmented by the brilliant Kenny Wollesen on vibes, this is the latest volume in Zorn’s mystic series, and a major new extended composition. Described as aural cinema, even after thirty years Zorn’s file card pieces have never been equalled. A masterwork! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Mount Analogue    38:21
Credits :
Bass, Oud, Guimbri [Gimbri], Vocals – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor, Producer – John Zorn
Painting – Remedios Varo
Percussion [Calabash], Drums, Percussion, Bells [Orchestral Bells], Vocals – Tim Keiper
Percussion, Bells [Prayer Bells], Vocals – Cyro Baptista
Piano, Organ, Vocals – Brian Marsella
Vibraphone, Chimes, Vocals – Kenny Wollesen

JOHN ZORN : The Hierophant (2019) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The Hierophant is a spectacular new suite of Zorn compositions drawing inspiration from the mystic world of the Tarot. Scored for classic jazz piano trio, the music is powerful and varied, hitting upon a wide range of styles, emotions and moods. Passionately performed by three members of Zorn’s inner circle—Brian Marsella (piano) Trevor Dunn (bass) and Kenny Wollesen (drums) these magical and moving pieces are not like any piano trio you have ever heard. Thrilling and beautiful modern chamber music featuring three new music virtuosos at the very height of their powers! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    The Hierophant
2    The High Priestess
3    The Devil
4    The Magician
5    The Hermit
6    The Hanged Man
7    Death
8    The Tower
9    The Lovers
Credits :
Bass – Trevor Dunn
Composed By, Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Drums – Kenny Wollesen
Piano – Brian Marsella

JOHN ZORN : Calculus (The Mathematical Study Of Continual Change) (2020) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Two 20-minute compositions scored for jazz piano trio, "Calculus" is a complex and exhilarating display of instrumental virtuosity at its most extreme. Drawing upon all of Zorn's musical obsessions, from thorny atonality to touching minimalism, burning jazz, funk, folk, exotica, ambient, noise and more, this is some of the most ambitious and expansive music ever created for jazz piano trio. Passionately performed by Brian Marsella, Trevor Dunn and Kenny Wollesen, "Calculus" is an outrageous and kaleidoscopic journey into the unknown! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    The Ghost Of Departed Quantities    22:21
2    Parabolas    19:21
Credits :
Bass – Trevor Dunn
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Arranged By [All Music Arranged By] Producer – John Zorn
Drums – Kenny Wollesen
Featuring – The Brian Marsella Trio
Piano – Brian Marsella

JOHN ZORN : The Ninth Circle (Orpheus In The Underworld) (2021) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The latest recording by Zorn’s newest ensemble Chaos Magick is a suite inspired by the ancient Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice. Combining contemporary classical with jazz, funk, rock, blues, film soundtrack, noise improvisation and so much more this is a wild and evocative trip thru Hell and back. Tight conductions, complex melodies, burning solos, telepathic group interaction and all the wit, humor, joy and mystery that one has come to expect from Zorn’s dedicated and passionate crew of virtuosi are in abundant display in this beautiful and unique rendering of the classic Orpheus legend. TZADIK
The Ninth Circle   
1    Canto I        5:34
2    Canto II    5:36
3    Canto III    4:51
4    Canto IV    2:37
5    Canto V        5:04
6    Canto VI    4:34
7    Canto VII    3:18
8    Canto VIII    4:45
9    Canto IX    2:54
Credits :
Composed By [All Music], Arranged By [All Music], Conductor [All Music Conducted By], Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Drums – Kenny Grohowski
Ensemble – Chaos Magick
Guitar – Matt Hollenberg
Mellotron, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes Piano] – Brian Marsella
Organ – John Medeski
Painting ["Orpheus" Painting By], Cover – Jan Breugel

JOHN ZORN : Chaos Magick (Nothing Is True — Everything Is Permitted) (2021) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Nothing is true—everything is permitted.

Chaos Magick is a contemporary magical practice based on the ideas of Austin Osman Spare. Remarkably inclusive, it embraces and has influenced the work of William Burroughs, Robert Anton Wilson, Aleister Crowley and many others. Inspired by these magical practices, Zorn enlists the three members of his most powerful 21st century ensemble Simulacrum with special guest Brian Marsella on electric piano into this eclectic new quartet Chaos Magick. A fast moving, improvi-sational and intensely focused ensemble that draws upon classical, jazz, funk, improvisation, metal and more. This music is even crazier than Electric Masada—a must for all fans of the outer realms! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    The Initiate    3:50
2    Corinthians I    5:24
3    The Servitor    5:45
4    St Augustine    6:58
5    Egregore    4:36
6    Crossing The Abyss    3:50
7    Liber 15    2:48
8    Imp Of The Perverse    2:52
9    Corinthians II    3:43
Credits :
Composed By [All Music], Arranged By [All Music], Conductor [All Music Conducted By] – John Zorn
Drums, Percussion, Congas – Kenny Grohowski
Electric Guitar – Matt Hollenberg
Electric Piano – Brian Marsella
Ensemble – Chaos Magick
Featuring [With], Voice – Aleister Crowley (pistas: 7)
Organ, Producer [Produced By] – John Medeski

JOHN ZORN : Meditations On The Tarot (2021) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Brian Marsella’s dynamic trio steps out for another exciting outing performing a new collection of Zorn compositions inspired by the mysterious and occult cards of the Tarot. This beautiful and varied followup to the popular and critically acclaimed 2019 CD The Hierophant features the remaining thirteen Tarot cards in tight arrangements, highlighting the incredible versatility and virtuosity of this powerhouse all-star jazz trio. A classic reading of occult jazz from our favorite Downtown alchemist! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    The Sun    5:01
2    The Star    2:38
3    Temperance (Alchemy)    4:37
4    The Emperor    3:36
5    The Fool    3:35
6    The Empress    5:44
7    The Chariot    2:52
8    The Moon    1:31
9    Judgment    2:56
10    The World    4:01
11    Justice    4:50
12    The Wheel    3:51
13    Strength    3:20
Credits :
Bass – Trevor Dunn
Composed By, Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Drums – Kenny Wollesen
Piano – Brian Marsella

JOHN ZORN - Perchance To Dream (2022) FLAC (tracks), lossless

A beautiful suite of music for late night listening, spiritual and evocative, performed by an all-star unit of four members of Zorn’s inner circle.

Structured like a religious mass, these seven lovely nocturnes take you to an otherworldly space of beauty and tenderness, unlike any other Zorn compositions you have ever heard. Gorgeous and restful music from a compositional seeker who continues to defy categorization, “Perchance to Dream…” is one of the most unusual and haunting collections in his catalog. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Introit    10:42
2    A Secret Twilight    5:00
3    Lacrimosa    6:44
4    Eventide    6:30
5    Midnight Vespers    4:39
6    Hekate    5:58
7    Tenderness    5:04
Credits :
Artwork – Madeline von Foerster
Drums, Chimes – Kenny Wollesen
Guitar – Bill Frisell
Organ – John Medeski
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Brian Marsella
Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Sleeve Notes – Albert Einstein, Marcel Proust, Vincent van Gogh