MARTY EHRLICH'S DARK WOODS ENSEMBLE — Just Before The Dawn (1995) FLAC (tracks), lossless

The second Darkwoods Ensemble recording for multi-woodwind instrumentalist/composer Ehrlich is a true winner, and a progressive jazz icon for the '90s. To paraphrase Ehrlich's own description of his music "Sounds startle the air... birds call across as if the light won't come... these sounds will find a center or the center will change... metal hued breath across strings... birds in the darkness, waiting for no one... open the door, wake these sounds, just before the dawn." Ehrlich is assisted in this quest by French horn player Vincent Chancey, bassist Mark Helias, cellist Erik Friedlander, and percussionist Don Alias.

At their most free and uninhibited, the group digs in on "Side By Side" with Ehrlich's clarinet setting off some unison lines and a cello-bass-conga groove bridge, or there's the scatter shot improv, prompted by serious bass clarinet and goofy French horn, with terpsichorean tuneful unison during "Dance #1." Elephantine clarion calls from Chancey with other animals chattering on a freely associated "Underground/Overground" is a prelude for swooping bird sounds via the strings and quite soulful unison horns in this segmented piece. Also highly developed is the risky "Flight" starting as a whack waltz, going to multi-faceted lighthouse beam spotted melodies, and an intense, free bridge that suddenly stops, making way for introspective, collective meditations. As complexly written is "Thickets," with haunting cello, ethnic percussion, minimalist, repeated clarinet and NYC urgent traffic motifs. A more mournful bass/cello/alto sax informs "Mudpie Anthem" with additional chamber-like counterpoint. The most tuneful asides are the wood flute/percussion Afro-Cuban groove of "Spirit Of J.A.H." (for Julius Hemphill), the heavy bass/bass clarinet ostinato of "Eliahu," and the lilting, beautiful, tuneful flute/plucked cello/shaker percussion beaut "The Folksinger."

This music needs to be heard by all who love a good joust from improvising musicians who fully understand shadings, nuance, power and glory. Highly recommended, and a high point in Ehrlich's substantial discography. Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist :
1..    Spirit Of JAH    2:27
 Don Alias / Marty Ehrlich 
2.    Thickets    6:40
 Marty Ehrlich 
3.    Mudpie Anthem    7:56
 Mark Helias 
4.    Dance No. 1    6:07
 Marty Ehrlich 
5.    Flight    8:22
 Marty Ehrlich 
6.    The Folksinger    7:13
 Marty Ehrlich 
7.    Side By Side    6:59
 Marty Ehrlich 
8.    Underground/Overground    7:16
 Marty Ehrlich 
9.    Eliahu    6:31
 Marty Ehrlich 
Credits :
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Flute [Wooden Flutes], Liner Notes – Marty Ehrlich
Double Bass – Mark Helias
French Horn – Vincent Chancey
Percussion – Don Alias

MARTY EHRLICH'S DARK WOODS ENSEMBLE — Sojourn (2000) Serie Radical Jewish Culture – 36 | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Essential for strong believers in soprano-saxophone jazz, Sojourn is a fine album from Marty Ehrlich's Dark Woods Ensemble. It may not be incredibly dynamic, but these mature, mellow compositions flow from semi-reflective to plaintive ("The Secret of Light") to moderne. All of the musicians contribute substantially to the project's strength. Bassist Mark Helias pulls and plucks with an excellent round, warm tone; cellist Erik Friedlander effortlessly slides between the front and back of the mix; guest Marc Ribot adds fine soloing; and Ehrlich alternates between clarinet and soprano sax. A satisfying listen replete with themes, harmonies, closure, and interesting motion all around. Joslyn Layne

One of the most respected and versatile reed players in New Music, Marty has been an integral member in the units of Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, Anthony Braxton and Bobby Bradford, among others. He has released many critically-acclaimed CDs on a variety of labels, but none more touching or personal as Sojourn, his contribution to Tzadik’s series of Radical Jewish Culture. Exploring the roots of his own Jewish heritage, Marty take us on a new path with his intimate Dark Woods ensemble, touching upon Coltrane and Klezmer on his journey. Sojourn is a very special release by one of today’s most accomplished composer/performers. A musician’s musician, his compositions are contrapuntally more complex and have a delightful folklike simplicity. Tzadik
Tracklist :
1.    The Open Return    8:02
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
2.    Eliahu: 2nd Variation    6:52
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
3.    Blind Willie McTell 5:31
Composed By – Bob Dylan
4.    The Git Go    4:17
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
5.    The Secret Of Light    7:31
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
6.    Hillel's Riddle    5:31
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
7.    Sojourn    5:17
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
8.    The Modzitzer Nigun 3:36
– Traditional
Arranged By [Arr. By] – Marty Ehrlich
Credits :
Bass [Marty Ehrlich's Dark Woods Ensemble] – Mark Helias
Cello [Marty Ehrlich's Dark Woods Ensemble] – Erik Friedlander
Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone [Marty Ehrlich's Dark Woods Ensemble] – Marty Ehrlich
Design – Ikue Mori
Ensemble – Marty Ehrlich's Dark Woods Ensemble
Executive-Producer – John Zorn
Guest [Special Guest], Guitar – Marc Ribot

MARTY EHRLICH RITES QUARTET — Things Have Got To Change (2009) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Marty Ehrlich's genius lies within an ability to reinvent his music while retaining his unique voice on the alto saxophone. A vocal quality, the slight human cry of his tone, and the angular but not obtuse lines of his melodies have made Ehrlich a true original, and for his followers, immediately recognizable. While Ehrlich refuses to stand pat in the size or depth of his ensembles, the four-piece setting has been a constant over the years, but in specific terms of favorite players, the Rites Quartet may be the finest he has ever assembled. Longtime drummer Pheeroan AkLaff joins cellist (not bassist) Erik Friedlander and trumpeter James Zollar to play new music that is consistently scintillating. Zollar's pithy, lithe, but sinewy lines work so well with Ehrlich's sound, while rhythmically and harmonically, Friedlander cannot be eclipsed by anyone on the cello. The resultant progressive jazz within and out of the jazz tradition, should keep listeners on their toes through this grand experience of creating absorbing, truly new music. The rich harmonies and spiky accents always associated with Ehrlich's music are extant from the opener "Rites Rhythms," with groove cello from Friedlander and a solid trumpet solo by Zollar. Ornette Coleman's tandem lyricism is referenced in "Dung," not standardized, but expounded upon in a bop notion, while Friedlander's cello takes center stage during the romantic reverence of "Some Kind of Prayer" and the bouncy, jig-flavored waltz "On the One," where Ehrlich's lyrical, tangent-busting alto departs into the stratosphere. But there is much more on the second half of the date, as the quartet ups the ante further for the somber undertones and wonderfully quirky bop funk of "Slices of Light," very reminiscent of AkLaff and Ehrlich's past groundbreaking work with guitarist Michael Gregory Jackson. The juxtaposed blues bop of "Song for Tomorrow," and dark, diffuse, stark, hauntingly resonant, free "From Strength to Strength" are preludes for a mighty version of Julius Hemphill's "Dogon A.D.," a definitive hip and funky creative crossover in 11/8 time. There's little more to describe or critique about this masterful progressive jazz made by some of the best players in the business, all at the top of their game, making some of the most remarkable music of their careers from start to finish. Where certain political and social areas in the world must change, we should all be appreciative that Ehrlich stays the course. This is a must-have item, and without question, one of the very best jazz recordings of 2009. Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist :
1.    Rites Rhythms    7:55
2.    Dung    7:36
3.    Some Kind Of Prayer    11:07
4.    On The One    3:40
5.    Slices Of Light    2:48
6.    Song For Tomorrow    7:06
7.    From Strength To Strength    3:55
8.    Dogon A.D.  10:26
Composed By – Julius Hemphill
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Liner Notes, Producer – Marty Ehrlich
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Drums, Percussion – Pheeroan akLaff
Trumpet – James Zollar

REBECCA PIDGEON — The Raven (1994) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Kalerka 3:02
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
2.    The Witch 2:47
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
3.    The Raven 2:51
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
4.    You Need Me There 3:40
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
5.    Grandmother 6:34
Backing Vocals – Elise Morris, Stephanie Smothers
6.    You Got Me 3:01
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
7.    Heart And Mind 3:16
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
8.    Her Man Leaves Town 3:32
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
9.    Seven Hours 4:00
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
10.    Wendy's Style Shop 3:29
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
11.    The Height Of Land 3:43
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
12.    Spanish Harlem 3:35
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Paul Miller 
Written-By – Phil Spector
13.    Remember Me 2:31
Backing Vocals – Elise Morris, Stephanie Smothers
Credits :
Arranged By, Music Director, Piano – Joel Diamond 
Backing Vocals – Coco Kallis, Elise Morris, Paul Miller, Stephanie Smothers (tracks: 5, 13)
Bass – David Finck
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Guitar – George Naha
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Anthony Coote
Percussion – Gary Burke
Synthesizer – Mitch Margold
Tuner [Piano Tuner] – David D'Arcy
Viola – Juliet Haffner
Violin – Laura Seaton, Robert Chausow
Vocals, Guitar, Arranged By – Rebecca Pidgeon

TENKO | IKUE MORI — Death Praxis : Mystery (1998) Serie New Japan | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

For over twenty years, Ikue Mori and Tenko have been on the forefront of new music, both in the U.S. and in Japan. These mavericks are veterans of countless classic bands from DNA to Dragon Blue, and have collaborated with just about every musician in the new music underground; Kim Gordon, Arto Lindsay, Bill Laswell, Derek Bailey, the Boredoms, Haino Keiji and Fred Frith to name just a few.
Their newest collaboration is a tribute to the world’s greatest writers of suspense stories. Mystery brings these two masters of musical suspense together with many special guests to create a new collection of sound compositions for voice and modern ensembles.
Also included as bonus tracks: their first duo recording from 1990, Death Praxis, unavailable for years. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Monkey Puzzle    3:45
2    Demon In My View    3:19
3    The Cat Who Wasn't There    2:03

4    Mrs. Pollifax And Hong Kong Buddha    3:44
5    Devices And Desires    3:34
6    Scold's Bridle    2:37
7    Payment In Blood    2:36
8    Deer Leap    3:04
9    I Is For Innocent    4:33
10    Blood Shot    1:45
11    Elegy For Soprano    2:54
12    Bum Steer    6:21
Death Praxis (Bonus Tracks)    
13    Magic    3:14
14    Bad Seed    2:34
15    Metal Dream    2:24
16    Economic Noise    2:54
17    Fortune Cookie    0:34
18    Rain    4:05
19    Glow Worm    7:10
20    Lullaby    2:25
21    When The Sun Shines I Can See Your Mind    2:11
22    I Know You    4:29
Credits :
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Executive-Producer – John Zorn
Organ – Anthony Coleman
Producer, Recorded By, Music By – Death Praxis
Sampler, Drum Machine [Drummachines], Design – Ikue Mori
Violin – Eyvind Kang
Vocals – Tenko

LEE KONITZ - Strings for Holiday (A Tribute To Billie Holiday) (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Always eager to record in new situations, on this CD Lee Konitz is showcased with a string sextet (two violins, violas and cellos), bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Matt Wilson. The cool-toned altoist pays tribute during a dozen songs to both Billie Holiday and (in a more subtle fashion) tenor great Lester Young, two of his early idols. Daniel Schnyder contributed all of the arrangements for the set. Rather than weighing down the proceedings, Schnyder has the strings adding rich harmonies and phrases that seem to anticipate the leader's phrases, and they even swing. Lee Konitz, who added a vibrato to his sound for the project so he could recreate some of Billie Holiday's feeling, handles the ballads and medium-tempo material beautifully. Highlights include "The Man I Love," "I Cried For You," "All Of Me" and "Easy Living." A memorable and heartfelt effort by all concerned. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     The Man I Love 4:26
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
2     You've Changed 5:04
Bill Carey / Carl Fischer
3     God Bless the Child 4:27
Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog, Jr.
4     But Beautiful 6:06
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
5     I Cried for You 5:18
Gus Arnheim / Arthur Freed / Abe Lyman
6     Loverman 5:30
Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
7     All of Me 4:19
Gerald Marks / Seymour Simons
8     Good Morning Heartache 5:26
Ervin Drake / Dan Fisher / Irene Higginbotham
9     For Heaven's Sake 5:23
Elise Bretton / Sherman Edwards / Don Meyer / Donald Meyer / Sherman Edwards & Donald Meyer
10     Easy Living 4:48
Ralph Rainger / Leo Robin
11     These Foolish Things 4:46
Harry Link / Holt Marvell / Jack Strachey
12     For All We Know 3:41
J. Fred Coots / Sam M. Lewis
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Arranged By [String Arrangements], Producer – Daniel Schnyder
Double Bass – Michael Formanek
Drums – Matt Wilson
Viola – Jill Jaffe, Ronald Lawrence
Violin – Cenovia Cummins, Mark Feldman
Violoncello – Daniel Pezzotti, Erik Friedlander

JOHN ZORN — Azazel : Book of Angels, Vol. 2 (Masada String Trio Plays Masada Book Two) (2005) Archival Series | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

The first new studio recording in almost ten years by one of the most exhilarating ensembles in the ever growing Masada family. Together since 1994, their breathtaking virtuosity, extraordinary passion and telepathic interplay has increased over the years and now their performances set a new standard for excitement, concentration and commitment. Performing thirteen new compositions from Zorn’s legendary Book of Angels, these three brilliant musicians, under the “baton” of the composer himself present a varied program of delicate lyricism, poignant ballads and driving blasts of energy. New music for the new millennium drawing upon classical, jazz and gypsy folk traditions through the postmodern lens of Radical Jewish Culture. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Tufiel    6:22
2    Mibi    1:53
3    Tabaet    6:46
4    Symnay    5:23
5    Mastema    6:39
6    Bethor    5:25
7    Uriel    4:37
8    Gurid    1:52
9    Gazziel    4:04
10    Azazel    5:26
11    Rssasiel    2:36
12    Garzanal    5:22
13    Abiel    3:47
Credits :
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Violin – Mark Feldman
Illustration – Jarrault
Composed, Producer, Conductor – John Zorn

JOHN ZORN — Volac : Book Of Angels Volume 8 (Erik Friedlander Plays Masada Book Two) (2007) Archival Series | Two Version | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Volume 8 in the continuing Book of Angels series is an intimate and breathtaking recital by one of the world’s most accomplished cellists. A vital member of the Masada family from the very beginning, Erik Friedlander has hypnotized audiences both here and in Europe with his own bands Topaz, Broken Arm and Grains of Paradise. Stepping out in a special solo project, Erik shows off his remarkable technique in ten compositions from Zorn’s lyrical Book of Angels. This is Erik at his best. Rich, romantic, gripping music to both challenge and soothe the savage beast. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1.    Harhazial    4:36
2.    Rachsiel    2:39
3.    Zumiel    1:39
4.    Yeruel    3:24
5.    Sannul    1:18
6.    Haseha    4:35
7.    Kadal    3:51
8.    Ahaniel    5:44
9.    Ylrng    1:37
10.    Anahel    4:18
11.    Sidriel    3:02
12.    Zawar    4:38
Credits :
Arranged, Cello – Erik Friedlander
Illustration – Jarrault
Composed, Producer – John Zorn

JOHN ZORN - Lucifer : Book Of Angels Volume 10 (Bar Kokhba Plays Masada Book Two) (2008) Archival Series | Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Lucifer is the first studio recording in over ten years by the most popular and best selling Masada ensemble ever. Here they play better and tighter than ever, blending Sephardic and Ashkenazi sonorities with latin, surf, world music and more in an inimitable easy listening instrumental style. Lyrical and soulful, this is some of the most exciting and enjoyable chamber music you are ever likely to hear.Lucifer is yet another brilliant release from Zorn’s Book of Angels—one of the most consistent and compelling collections on Tzadik. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1.    Sother    5:58
2.    Dalquiel    6:07
3.    Zazel    3:21
4.    Gediel    6:12
5.    Rahal    3:48
6.    Zechriel    7:53
7.    Azbugah    3:01
8.    Mehalalel    9:54
9.    Quelamia    4:58
10.    Abdiel    3:25
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Arranged, Conductor – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Violin – Mark Feldman
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Haborym : Book Of Angels Volume 16 (Masada String Trio) (2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The magical interplay and incredible virtuosity of this exhilarating trio of string masters has made it one of the most beloved and acclaimed of all Masada ensembles. Back now by popular demand for their first studio recording in over five years, their telepathic interplay and endless creativity had never been stronger. Ten more tunes from the rich and inventive Book of Angels featuring moody ballads, hypnotic grooves, intense burners and of course the trademark lyricism of the Masada songbook performed by one of the most acclaimed contemporary ensembles in the world. A long awaited release—essential! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Turel    6:20
2    Tychagara    3:39
3    Carniel    4:42
4    Bat Qol    2:56
5    Gamrial    6:41
6    Elimiel    3:04
7    Techial    2:06
8    Umikol    2:31
9    Malkiel    4:24
10    Raamiel    6:25
11    Gergot    3:49
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Arranged, Conductor – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Violin – Mark Feldman
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN | MASADA CHAMBER ENSEMBLES - Bar Kokhba (1996) 2CD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Masada has quickly become one of John Zorn's most popular and adventurous musical projects. These special arrangements for small ensembles of strings, keyboards and clarinets, shed new light on his book of inspiring compositions expanding the Jewish tradition. Bar Kokhba presents over two hours of dark, passionate and evocative Jewish music, featuring some of New York City's finest musicians.

This double-CD is the long-awaited first American release of Zorn's Masada material, featuring startling new chamber arrangements of music from the six Masada albums on Avant (Japan). TZADIK
Tracklist 1 :
1    Gevurah    6:55
2    Nezikin    1:51
3    Mahshav    4:33
4    Rokhev    3:10
5    Abidan    5:19
6    Sheloshim    5:03
7    Hath-Arob    2:25
8    Paran    4:48
9    Mahlah    7:48
10    Socoh    4:07
11    Yechida    8:24
12    Bikkurim    3:25
13    Idalah-Abal    5:05
Tracklist 2 :
1    Tannaim    4:39
2    Nefesh    3:33
3    Abidan    3:13
4    Mo'ed    4:59
5    Maskil    4:41
6    Mishpatim    6:46
7    Sansanah    6:56
8    Shear-Jashub    2:06
9    Mahshav    4:50
10    Sheloshim    6:45
11    Mochin    13:11
12    Karaim    3:39
Credits :
Greg Cohen - Bass
Anthony Coleman - Piano
Dave Douglas - Trumpet
Mark Dresser - Bass
Mark Feldman - Violin
Erik Friedlander - Cello
David Krakauer - Clarinet
John Medeski - Organ, Piano
Marc Ribot - Guitar
Chris Speed - Clarinet
Kenny Wollesen - Drums

JOHN ZORN : Redbird (For Agnes Martin) (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A kinder and gentler Zorn, exploring a sound world not unlike those pioneered by composers Giacinto Scelsi, Morton Feldman and Olivier Messiaen. Acoustic, minimal/ambient music of unusual subtlety and beauty, inspired by, and dedicated to the work of artist Agnes Martin. "Redbird," a hypnotic work for harp, violin, cello and percussion mirrors the detailed and complex painting for which it is named, as a series of chords are ordered and reordered, creating a play of memory and surprise that will leave the listener in a sensual reverie. It's difficult to believe that "Dark River" for four bass drums is actually acoustic music; the interplay of sonorities reminds one more of tape manipulation or the electronic beating of underwater sonar. TZADIK
Tracklist :
Redbird (1995) For Agnes Martin    
1    Dark River 8:52
Bass Drum [Bass Drums] – Jim Pugliese
2    Redbird 41:01
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Harp – Carol Emanuel
Percussion – Jim Pugliese
Viola – Jill Jaffe
Credits :
Composed By, Conductor, Producer – John Zorn
Design – Ikue Mori
Liner Notes [Text] – Agnes Martin

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks III : 1990-1995 (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

From the fragmented cut-ups of Zorn's long-form compositions and the short intense blasts of Naked City's Torture Garden, Zorn forged a name for himself as a musical miniaturist. Filmworks III contains 25 cues commissioned by Portland's vanguard advertising agency Weidman & Kennedy for 15-to-60 second TV commercials directed by, among others, Godard, Cronenberg, Sven Nykquist, and Industrial Light & Magic.

This star-studded spectacular includes the first recordings by the band that would later become Masada, a bizarre Zorn/Ribot duo, and nine rediscovered demo tracks for Zorn's rara avis: the soundtrack to the Japanese cartoon Cynical Hysterie Hour.  TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Main Title    1:00
2    The Caper    0:57
3    Cadence    0:15
4    Kidnapping    2:15
5    Doubt    0:19
6    Nocturne 1    0:26
7    Nocturne 2    0:55
8    Bag Man    2:00
9    The Cop    0:27
10    Nocturne 3    0:55
11    Juke Box    2:45
12    End Titles    4:28
13    Music For Tsunta (Nine Cues) 3:31
Bass, Tuba – David Hofstra
Drums, Percussion – Bobby Previte
Guitar, Banjo – Bill Frisell
Turntables – Christian Marclay
14    Main Titles    1:36
15    Washing Machine A    0:26
16    Washing Machine B    0:39
17    Night Hotel    1:17
18    Japanese Tourists    1:54
19    Night Hotel 2    1:18
20    Objects    3:16
21    Night Hotel 3    1:00
22    Rooftop Death Rattle    0:59
23    Taiwan    3:48
24    End Titles    1:50
25    Holland 0:16
Bass – Kermit Driscoll
26    Canada    0:31
27    France 0:16
Bass – Bill Laswell
Guitar, Vocals – Arto Lindsay
28    Germany 0:33
Guitar – Arto Lindsay
29    Sweden 0:30
Flute – Keith Underwood
Harmonica – Miguel Frasconi
Viola – Jill Jaffee
30    USA 0:28
Bass – Bill Laswell
31    Canada 2    0:15
32    Sweden 2 0:15
Flute – Keith Underwood
Harmonica – Miguel Frasconi
Viola – Jill Jaffee
33    Italy 0:14
Accordion – Guy Klucevsek
34    Great Lobby    0:33
35    Wheelchair Races 0:42
Drums – Sim Cain
36    Logo    0:14
37    Secret Code    0:34
38    Secret Code 2    1:04
39    Don't Break    0:40
40    Don't Break 2    1:09
41    Footnotes    0:35
42    Footnotes 2    1:10
43    Retraction    0:41
44    Retraction 2    1:15
45    Protest    0:39
46    Protest 2    1:13
47    Launch    0:42
48    Launch 2    1:14
49    Elevator    0:40
50    Elevator 2    1:09
51    Fiance    0:39
52    Fiance 2    1:13
53    Around The World    1:06
54    Batman    0:32
55    Abstract Woman    0:35
56    Mystic Woman    0:39
Credits :    Bass – Chris Wood (pistas: 35, 37 to 52, 54 to 56), Greg Cohen (pistas: 1 to 12, 33)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 37 to 56)
Drums – Joey Baron (pistas: 1 to 12, 33, 54 to 56)
Electronic Drums – Ikue Mori (pistas: 27, 28, 53)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 14 to 25, 28, 35, 37 to 52, 54 to 56), Robert Quine (pistas: 11, 30, 34, 35, 37 to 56)
Harp – Carol Emmanuel (pistas: 13, 25, 26, 28, 31)
Keyboards – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 33, 34, 54 to 56), Peter Scherer (pistas: 13, 26, 31)
Keyboards, Sampler, Turntables – David Shea (pistas: 26, 30, 31, 35, 37 to 53)
Percussion, Vocals – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 13, 25, 26, 31, 34, 36 to 56)
Producer – John Zorn
Saxophone – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 12, 14 to 24, 54 to 56)
Trumpet – Dave Douglas (pistas: 1 to 12)

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks VI : 1996 (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Three very different scores for three very different films all recorded in the first months of 1996. Happy-go-lucky surf rock grooves, modern classical improvisational madness and a dark electro-acoustic construct using the sounds of water, fire and wind recorded for an erotic film noir S/M fantasy.

Music from Dina Waxman's Anton, Mailman, Henry Hills' Mechanics Of The Brain, and Maria Beatty's The Black Glove. TZADIK
Anton, Mailman (1996)    
1    Opening Credits/Hawaiian Postcard    2:57
2    Work-A-Day World (Anton's Theme)    3:31
3    Seductress    4:18
4    End Titles    3:09
Mechanics Of The Brain (1996)    
5    Fireworks    1:52
6    Surgery Montage    1:47
7    Brain Scan    1:05
8    Witches' Cauldron    3:47
9    Houdini    3:12
10    Subliminal Perceptions    1:45
11    Measuring    1:34
12    Macbeth    3:05
13    Pendulum    2:05
14    Mechanics Of The Brain    1:58
The Black Glove (1996)    
15    Part One (Hot)    19:47
16    Part Two (Cool)    7:43
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 4)
Bass – Greg Cohen (pistas: 1 to 4)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 5 to 14)
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Arranged By [All Music Arranged By], Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Drum Machine [Drum Machines] – Ikue Mori (pistas: 5 to 14)
Effects [Sound Effects] – John Zorn (pistas: 5 to 14)
Guest [Special Guest], Voice – Jason Baker (pistas: 13)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 1 to 4)
Guitar [Guitars] – Marc Ribot (pistas: 5 to 14)
Liner Notes [Notes By (English)] – John Zorn
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 1 to 4)
Sound Designer [Sound Design] – John Zorn (pistas: 15, 16), John Zorn (pistas: 15, 16)
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 5 to 14)

JOHN ZORN - Duras : Duchamp (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

France has been the birthplace of some of the greatest creative minds of the 20th Century. Duras:Duchamp is a tribute to two timeless figures who have forever changed our view of the world.

Over thirty minutes in length, Duras is a major new composition inspired by the romantic writings of Marguerite Duras and the mystical music of Olivier Messiaen. Seductive, elusive, ritualistic. Duras is a hypnotic work of startling clarity and complexity.

Étant Donnés is the perfect companion piece to Duras: a provocative noise trio inspired by the enigmatic last masterpiece of Marcel Duchamp, one of France's greatest conceptualists. TZADIK
Duras    
1    Premiere Livre    14:42
2    Deuxième Livre    0:51
3    Troisième Livre    16:47
4    Epilogue    1:32
Étant Donnés (69 Paroxyms For Marcel Duchamp)    (13:17)
5.1    1—43    8:00
5.2    44—57    3:15
5.3    58—69    2:02
Credits :
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 5)
Composed By, Conductor [Conducted By], Producer – John Zorn
Organ – John Medesky (pistas: 1 to 4)
Percussion – Christine Bard (pistas: 1 to 4), Jim Pugliese
Piano – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 1 to 4)
Text By [Quotes In Booklet (English)] – Marguerite Duras
Violin – Cenovia Cummins (pistas: 1 to 4), Mark Feldman

JOHN ZORN : The Circle Maker (1998) 2CD | Radical Jewish Culture – 22 Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On The Circle Maker, Zorn has again exquisitely arranged his popular and adventurous Masada project for string trio and chamber ensemble. The first disc of this outstanding 2CD set, Issachar, features the Masada String Trio: Mark Feldman (violin), Erik Friedlander (cello) and Greg Cohen (bass). The passionate and evocative performances of these three virtuoso musicians shed new light on Zorn's book of inspiring compositions expanding the Jewish tradition. Disc two, Zevulun, features the Bar Kokhba Sextet: Cohen, Feldman and Friedlander, joined by the gifted Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, guitar wizard Marc Ribot and jazz great Joey Baron on drums. This delightful set is a joyous and extraordinary celebration of Jewish music,The Circle Maker and Bar Kokhba are destined to become two of the most important releases of the late 20th century. TZADIK
Issachar    
1    Masada String Trio–    Tahah    2:30
2    Masada String Trio–    Sippur    3:21
3    Masada String Trio–    Karet    1:21
4    Masada String Trio–    Hadasha    5:36
5    Masada String Trio–    Taharah    3:51
6    Masada String Trio–    Mispar    2:47
7    Masada String Trio–    Ratzah    4:36
8    Masada String Trio–    Zebdi    1:51
9    Masada String Trio–    Yatzah    8:14
10    Masada String Trio–    Malkhut    1:57
11    Masada String Trio–    Hodaah    3:49
12    Masada String Trio–    Elilah    3:21
13    Masada String Trio–    Meholalot    4:54
14    Masada String Trio–    Kochot    4:58
15    Masada String Trio–    Lachish    1:30
16    Masada String Trio–    Shidim    4:32
17    Masada String Trio–    Aravot    2:58
18    Masada String Trio–    Moshav    5:06
Zevulun    
1    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Lilin    6:58
2    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Hazor    4:45
3    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Kisofim    7:23
4    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Khebar    4:54
5    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Laylah    2:57
6    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Teli    4:14
7    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Tevel    4:27
8    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Eitan    2:02
9    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Ner Tamid    2:38
10    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Idalah-Abal    7:41
11    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Gevurah    6:51
Credits:
Masada String Trio :
Erik Friedlander, Greg Cohen, Mark Feldman

Bar Kokhba Sextet :
Cyro Baptista, Erik Friedlander, Greg Cohen, Joey Baron, Marc Ribot, Mark Feldman

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks VIII : 1997 (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Zorn's Masada music has never sounded as beautiful or as evocative as in this recording originally created for "Port Of Last Resort" - a film documentary about the Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi Germany by resettling to Shanghai. Augmenting the exciting Masada String Trio with the sensual pipa of Min Xiao-Fen, the versatile guitar of Marc Ribot and the ivory touch of Anthony Coleman's piano stylings, this music blends Jewish and Chinese themes in a way both touching and fresh. Also included is an exotic all-percussion score for Ela Troyano's quirky gay porno film "Latin Boys Go To Hell," featuring the bizarre sonorities and driving rhythms of Cyro Baptista and Kenny Wollesen. TZADIK
The Port Of Last Resort   
1    Teqiah    3:07
2    Shanghai    2:35
3    Emunim    3:32
4    Ruan (Guitar Version)    4:37
5    Ebionim    3:00
6    Ahavah    3:42
7    Ruan (Pipa Version)    3:37
8    Livant    1:54
9    Or Ne'Erav    6:58
10    Shanim    2:03
11    Ruan (Solo Piano)    3:42
Latin Boys Go To Hell   
12    Deseo    2:28
13    Mentiras    2:15
14    Ansiedad    2:55
15    Locura    2:47
16    Sangre    1:02
17    Olvido    2:21
18    Engano    2:25
19    Traicon    2:25
20    Ilusion    2:43
21    Lagrimas    4:14
Credits :
Written, Arranged, Producer By – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen (pistas: 1 to 11)
Biwa [Pipa] – Min Xiao-Fen (pistas: 1 to 11)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 1 to 11)
Drums, Vibraphone, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen (pistas: 12 to 21)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 1 to 11)
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 12 to 21)
Piano – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 1 to 11)
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 1 to 11)