LEE KONITZ - Rhapsody II (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This follow-up to Rhapsody is another eclectic mix, with 19 tracks featuring the veteran alto saxophonist in various small group settings. Baritone sax great Gerry Mulligan and the leader flesh out an inspired duet of "Lover Man" and pianist Peggy Stern joins them for the spacy, extemporaneous "Trio #2." The brilliant flugelhornist Clark Terry is only featured on three very brief improvisations based on "Indiana," which is wasting a great talent. Konitz switches to soprano sax for a moody version of "You Don't Know What Love Is" with vocalist Sheila Jordan and bassist Harvie Swartz. This is an interesting but not essential CD that falls short of its namesake predecessor and The Lee Konitz Duets (Original Jazz Classics). Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Body and Soul 8:07
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
2     Short Cut, No. 2 1:10
Mark Feldman / Yuko Fujiyama / Lee Konitz
3     Another View 4:37
Lee Konitz / John Scofield
4     Lover Man 4:08
Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
5     Short Cut, No. 2 1:00
Mark Feldman / Yuko Fujiyama / Lee Konitz
6     Kary's Trance 5:46
Lee Konitz
7     Trio, No. 2 3:40
Lee Konitz / Gerry Mulligan / Peggy Stren
8     Indiana Jones, No. 1 0:58
Lee Konitz / Clark Terry
9     You Don't Know What Love Is 6:48
Gene DePaul / Don Raye
10     Variation, No. 1 2:09
Ben Allison / Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern / Jeff Williams
11     Variation, No. 2 5:45
Ben Allison / Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern / Jeff Williams
12     Some Blues 7:52
Lee Konitz / John Scofield
13     Short Cut, No. 3 1:16
Mark Feldman / Yuko Fujiyama / Lee Konitz
14     Indiana Jones, No. 2 1:29
Lee Konitz / Clark Terry
15     Round and Round and Round 3:32
Lee Konitz / Judy Niemack
16     Sittin' In 4:29
Lee Konitz / Kenny Werner / Frank Wunsch
17     Indiana Jones, No. 3 1:31
Lee Konitz / Clark Terry
18     Body and Soul/Finale 6:03
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz (pistas: 1 to 4, 6 to 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18)
Baritone Saxophone – Gerry Mulligan (pistas: 4, 7)
Bass – Ben Allison (pistas: 6, 11), Harvie Swartz (pistas: 9)
Drums – Jeff Williams (pistas: 6, 11)
Flugelhorn – Clark Terry (pistas: 8, 14, 17)
Guitar – Jean François Prins (pistas: 15), John Scofield (pistas: 3, 12)
Harmonica – Toots Thielemans (pistas: 1, 18)
Piano – Frank Wunsch (pistas: 16), Kenny Werner (pistas: 1, 18), Peggy Stern (pistas: 6, 7, 10, 11), Yuko Fujiyama (pistas: 5, 13)
Soprano Saxophone – Lee Konitz (pistas: 5, 9, 13, 16)
Synthesizer – Kenny Werner (pistas: 1, 16, 18)
Tenor Saxophone – Lee Konitz (pistas: 11)
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 2, 13)
Vocals [Vocal] – Judy Niemack (pistas: 15), Sheila Jordan (pistas: 9)
Notas.
Recorded June-September 1993 at The Studio, N.Y.C.

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

SYLVIE COURVOISIER | MARK FELDMAN | IKUE MORI | EVAN PARKER - Miller's Tale (2016) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Death Of A Salesman    7:57
2    A View From The Bridge    6:30
3    The American Dream    13:30
4    Up From Paradise    8:03
5    Riding On A Smile And A Shoeshine    6:13
6    Playing For Time    4:47
7    The Reason Why    5:01
8    Nothing's Planted    3:41
9    A Fountain Pen    3:46
Credits :
Electronics – Ikue Mori (pistas: 1 to 5, 8, 9)
Music By – Evan Parker, Ikue Morie*, Mark Feldman, Sylvie Courvoisier
Piano – Sylvie Courvoisier (pistas: 1 to 4, 6, 9)
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Evan Parker (pistas: 1 to 4, 6 to 8)
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 1 to 5, 7)

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 – Malphas : Book Of Angels Vol. 3 (Mark Feldman and Sylvie Courvoisier) (2005) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

A spectacular presentation of eleven new compositions from Zorn’s Book of Angels by two passionate virtuosos whose work together is never less than perfection itself. Contextualizing the music into a classical recital for violin and piano, this is the chamber music of the future. Exciting and breathtaking, Mark and Sylvie have put together a program filled with imagination, lyricism and an intense energy. New Jewish music by one of the greatest violin/piano pairings ever. This is a whole new all-encompassing direction for classical music. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Azriel    4:12
2    Basus    3:27
3    Rigal    4:15
4    Kafziel    4:23
5    Labariel    6:20
6    Zethar    1:44
7    Paschal    5:21
8    Boel    4:35
9    Sammael    3:05
10    Padiel    6:27
11    Sretil    2:49
Credits :
Piano,  Arranged – Sylvie Courvoisier
Violin, Arranged – Mark Feldman
Composed, Producer – John Zorn
Illustration – Jarrault

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 - 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 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 XI : 2002 Volume One - Secret Lives (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The latest volume in a continuing series documenting Zorn’s varied and creative work for film features one of his most popular ensembles - the Masada String Trio. Feldman, Friedlander and Cohen are not only brilliant soloists, but also sensitive ensemble players, thoughtful composer/arrangers and the best of friends. Their incredible rapport is at its best in this haunting score for Aviva Slesin’s documentary film on Jewish children hidden from the Nazis during the Shoah. Orchestral arrangements, intimate improvisations, lyricism and a handful of new Masada tunes make this one of Zorn’s most memorable film scores. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Yesoma (Pizz, Arco) 3:07
Vocals – Vanessa Saft
2    Shabbos Noir    3:37
3    Tension    0:56
4    Hatzalah    4:44
5    Brachas (Edit)    3:16
6    Chazal    1:03
7    Ba'adinot (Pizz)    1:22
8    Drama    3:02
9    Yesoma (Vibe)    3:26
10    Darkly 1:40
Vocals – Vanessa Saft
11    Kavana    4:01
12    The Trap    2:14
13    Ba'adinot (Arco)    1:05
14    Armistice Swing 4:18
Piano – Jamie Saft
15    Shabbos Noir    3:00
16    Motzee    2:30
17    Interlude    2:06
18    Yesoma (Pizz)    1:33
19    Ba'adinot (Solo)    2:28
20    Shabbos Noir (Fast)    2:11
21    Yesoma (Cello)    2:35
Credits :
Featuring – Masada String Trio
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Producer, Liner Notes, Composed By, Arranged By – John Zorn
Violin – Mark Feldman   

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks XII : 2002 Volume Two - Three Documentaries (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The popular Filmworks series is a microcosm of the Zorn universe, following his maturing as a composer and his ever-widening musical interests. The music of Volume 12, all recorded in the space of a few weeks (March/April 2002,) is as varied as the films they were written for. A touch of minimalism laces the score to Charles Dennis’ film on New York’s East Village dance scene; haunting and childlike, the music for a documentary on outsider artist Morton Bartlett is tenderly scored for voice and cello; finally, guitarist Marc Ribot goes head to head with Chinese pipa virtuoso Min Xiao-Fen for a film on the lives of Shaolin Monks who have come to America to spread the teachings of Buddha through the martial arts. Obsession, culture clash and minimalism from the crucible of John Zorn and his circle of creative musicians. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Vocal Phase    3:49
2    The Lips At Sway 5:07
Piano – Jamie Saft
3    The Well Tuned Harmonica    1:35
4    Dance Piece    2:10
5    Midnight Flight    2:12
6    Chippy Charm    1:35
7    Shaolin Spirit    3:01
8    Bamboo Forest    1:24
9    Shaolin Ulysses    2:00
10    Shaolin Bossa    3:16
11    Travelling West    2:43
12    Temple Song    2:25
13    Shaolin Family    1:16
14    Nostalgia    0:54
15    Shaolin Mambo    2:57
16    Transition    1:25
17    Shaolin Bossa (Fast)    2:22
18    Vegas    1:03
19    Kung Fu Percussion    1:50
20    Shaolin Spirit (Duo)    5:12
21    Shaolin Bossa Vibe    1:54
22    Shaolin Dream    1:43
23    Shaolin Ulysses (End Titles)    2:10
24    Family Found (Vocal)    2:33
25    Family Found (Solo Arco)    1:09
26    Family Found (Solo Pizz)    0:46
27    Family Found (Cello)    2:31
Credits :
Bass – Trevor Dunn (pistas: 7 to 23)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 24 to 27)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 7 to 23)
Organ, Harmonica, Piano – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 6)
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 7 to 23), Roberto Rodriguez (pistas: 7 to 23)
Pipa – Min Xiao-Fen (pistas: 7 to 23)
Composed, Producer – John Zorn
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 1 to 6)
Vocals – Jennifer Charles (pistas: 1, 24 to 27)   

JOHN ZORN | MASADA STRING TRIO - 50¹, John Zorn 50th Birthday Celebration Volume One (2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

People are still talking about Zorn's 50th birthday month, and if you weren't lucky enough to have been at Tonic in September 2003, this new series of recordings will take you there. All of these CDs are beautifully recorded and hand picked for release by Zorn himself.

Inaugurating the series is one of the highlights of the month, the incredible set by the Masada String Trio. Featuring three of the most amazing string improvisers in the world in peak form, urged on by Zorn's inspired conducting, this set is every bit as breathtaking on CD as it was that very night. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Tahah    7:53
2    Abidan    5:25
3    Lachish    3:30
4    Sippur    3:27
5    Malkut    5:03
6    Meholalot    6:30
7    Kedushah    8:32
8    Ner Tamid    3:37
9    Karet    4:13
10    Moshav    8:08
11    Khebar    6:50
Credits :
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Composed, Conductor, Producer – John Zorn
Violin – Mark Feldman

JOHN ZORN | BAR KOKHBA SEXTET : 50¹¹, John Zorn 50th Birthday Celebration Volume Eleven (2005) 3CD | APE (image+.cue), lossless

Bar Kokhba brings together six core members of the Masada family in a dynamic and versatile ensemble of strings and percussion. All the players were at their best on these nights. At times lush and lyrical, at times driving and powerful, but always filled with the intoxicating joy of music making, this long awaited release is a real treasure. Featuring one set from each of their three nights, the band begins relaxed and laid back and slowly builds to an intense unstoppable powerhouse. This is a rare chance to hear how the band grows over the course of an engagement—a special 3CD package containing some of Zorn’s most beautiful and exhilarating music. Sephardic exotica for young moderns. TZADIK
First Set    
1    Intro    0:59
2    Lilin    12:34
3    Ner Tamid    4:42
4    Karet    3:20
5    Yatzar    9:59
6    Khebar    5:43
7    Eitan    2:01
8    Kivah    9:52
9    Teli    9:54
Third Set    
1    Intro    0:49
2    Khebar    5:22
3    Lachish    3:12
4    Kisofim    9:55
5    Jachin    11:43
6    Kochot    5:06
7    Hazor    9:03
8    Avelut    6:36
9    Lilin    12:45
Last Set    
1    Intro    0:52
2    Khebar    6:13
3    Hadasha    13:01
4    Hazor    10:11
5    Eitan    1:59
6    Karet    3:37
7    Idalah Abal    14:39
8    Teli    9:06
9    Avelut    7:02
10    Bith Aneth    10:44
Credits :
John Zorn : Composer, Conductor
Cyro Baptista : Percussion
Joey Baron : Drums
Greg Cohen : Bass
Mark Feldman : Violin
Erik Friedlander : Cello
Marc Ribot : Guitar