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) (2005) FLAC (image+.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) (2007) FLAC (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) (2008) FLAC (image+.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 | 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:
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Drums – Joey Baron (pistas: 2-1 to 2-11)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 2-1 to 2-11)
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 2-1 to 2-11)
Producer, Composed By – John Zorn
Violin – 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)

JOHN ZORN - Music Romance, Volume One : Music For Children (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

At last all four of Zorn's infamous compositions for string quartet are available on CD! Originally commissioned by the world-renown Kronos Quartet, three of these pieces are recorded here for the first time. From the cartoon/montage qualities of the popular "Cat O'Nine Tails," to the S/M poetry of "The Dead Man," the hermetic philosophy of "Memento Mori" and the spiritual transcendence of "Kol Nidre," these four quartets take on and challenge the tradition of classical string quartets from Beethoven, Bartók, Webern, Carter and Ferneyhough, forging an exciting new world of their own. Performed by an exciting new quartet of Zorn veterans and new music virtuosos, Zorn's unique compositional voice shines like never before. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Fils Des Etoiles 2'16
Celesta – Anthony Coleman
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jim Anderson
2    This Way Out 1'10
Alto Saxophone – Jeff Hudgins
Bass, Vocals – Mason Wendell
Drums – Andy Sanesi
Guitar – Dane Johnson
Keyboards – Alex Lacamoire
Recorded By, Mixed By – Martin Bisi
3    Music For Children 14'17
Percussion – William Winant
Piano – Julie Steinberg
Recorded By, Mixed By – Maggie Payne
Violin – David Abel
4    Bikini Atoll 0'46
Alto Saxophone – Jeff Hudgins, John Zorn
Bass, Vocals – Mason Wendell
Drums – Andy Sanesi
Guitar – Dane Johnson
Keyboards – Alex Lacamoire
Recorded By, Mixed By – Martin Bisi
5    Bone Crusher 0'38
Alto Saxophone – Jeff Hudgins, John Zorn
Bass, Vocals – Mason Wendell
Drums – Andy Sanesi
Guitar – Dane Johnson
Keyboards – Alex Lacamoire
Recorded By, Mixed By – Martin Bisi
6    Dreamer Of Dreams 5'48
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jim Anderson
7    Cycles Du Nord 20'54
Performer [Three Wind Machines, Two Acoustic Feedback Systems] – John Zorn
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jim Anderson
8    SooKi's Lullaby 3'17
Featuring [Celeste Music Box] – Anthony Coleman
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jim Anderson
Credits :
Producer, Written-By – John Zorn

JOHN ZORN - Music Romance, Volume Two : Taboo And Exile (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Not since the early days of Naked City has there been a CD as remarkably varied and at the same time as enjoyable as Taboo and Exile. Running the gamut of styles from moody exotica, hardcore punk, classical, jazz, surf, world music and more, this second volume of this new Music Romance Series features twelve new Zorn compositions performed by the very best of today’s musical visionaries: guitar heroes Marc Ribot, Fred Frith and Robert Quine, bass renegade Bill Laswell, percussion masters Joey Baron, Dave Lombardo and Cyro Baptista, the Masada String Trio and vocalists Mike Patton and Miho Hatori, among others. For lovers of music in all its various mutations. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    In The Temple Of Hadjarim 5'12
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Piano, Organ – Jamie Saft
Violin – Mark Feldman
2    Sacrifist 4'50
Bass – Bill Laswell
Drums – Dave Lombardo
Guitar – Fred Frith, Marc Ribot
3    Mayim 3'27
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Violin – Mark Feldman
4    Koryojang 6'21
Percussion – Cyro Baptista, Joey Baron
5    Bulls-Eye 1'08
Bass – Chris Wood
Drums – Sim Cain
Lead Guitar – Robert Quine
Rhythm Guitar – Marc Ribot
Voice – Mike Patton
6    Zeraim 6'19
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Piano – Jamie Saft
Violin – Mark Feldman
7    Thaalapalassi 10'21
Bass – Bill Laswell
Drums – Dave Lombardo
Guitar – Fred Frith, Marc Ribot
8    Makkot 2'59
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Violin – Mark Feldman
9    A Tiki For Blue 6'59
Bass – Greg Cohen
Guitar – Mark Ribot
Organ – Jamie Saft
Percussion – Roberto Rodriguez
10    The Possessed 6'17
Bass – Bill Laswell
Drums – Dave Lombardo
Guitar – Fred Frith
Saxophone – John Zorn
11    Oracle 4'24
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Organ – Jamie Saft
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Voice – Miho Hatori
12    Koryojang (End Credits) 2'25
Percussion – Cyro Baptista, Joey Baron
Credits :
Composed, Arranged, Producer By – John Zorn

JOHN ZORN : The String Quartets (1999) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

At last all four of Zorn's infamous compositions for string quartet are available on CD! Originally commissioned by the world-renown Kronos Quartet, three of these pieces are recorded here for the first time. From the cartoon/montage qualities of the popular "Cat O'Nine Tails," to the S/M poetry of "The Dead Man," the hermetic philosophy of "Memento Mori" and the spiritual transcendence of "Kol Nidre," these four quartets take on and challenge the tradition of classical string quartets from Beethoven, Bartók, Webern, Carter and Ferneyhough, forging an exciting new world of their own. Performed by an exciting new quartet of Zorn veterans and new music virtuosos, Zorn's unique compositional voice shines like never before. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1.    Cat O'Nine Tails 11'44
2.    The Dead Man 12'29
3.    Memento Mori 28'57
4.    Kol Nidre 8'22
Credits :
Composed,  Producer By – John Zorn
Ensemble – The Zorn Quartet
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Viola – Lois Martin
Violin [First] – Joyce Hammann
Violin [Second] – Mark Feldman
Illustration – Hans Bellmer

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks X : In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2001) APE (tracks+.cue), lossless

A beautiful and lyrical exploration of surf, exotica, easy listening and world beat, The Gift is an honest and heartfelt offering to music lovers the world over: an invitation to forget about the worries and cares of the world; to sit back and relax. Featuring Marc Ribot (Postizos), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle), Cyro Baptista (Herbie Hancock), Jamie Saft (Bobby Previte), Joey Baron (Masada) and many special guests, this is the album Naked City fans have been waiting for. A side of John Zorn you’ve rarely heard, the music of The Gift is both relaxing and stimulating, like feeling perfectly at home in a place you’ve never been before. John Zorn "for lovers only."  TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Drifting 1    2:12
2    Dancing    5:12
3    Kiev 1    3:57
4    Teiji’s Time    2:16
5    Nostalgia 1    3:41
6    Filming    5:51
7    Mirror Worlds    1:50
8    Nightscape    2:27
9    Nostalgia 2    4:21
10    Haiti    2:34
11    Kiev 2    4:42
12    Voudoun    3:27
13    Drifting 2    2:12
14    Kiev 3    4:33
15    Drifting 3    2:16
Credits :
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Composed, Producer By – John Zorn
Percussion – Cyro Baptista, John Zorn (pistas: 4, 7)
Piano – John Zorn (pistas: 1, 7, 13, 15)
Piano, Organ, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] – Jamie Saft