DAVID BINNEY — South (2001) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

"A brilliant debut" - (STEREOPLAY) "CD of the Month, February 2001" ACT
Tracklist :
1    Out Beyond Ideas    5:23
2    Moment In Memory    8:58
3    The Global Soul    5:12
4    Leaving The Sea    12:07
5    Von Joshua    5:18
6    Traveler    5:51
7    New York Nature    8:32
8    Southpaw    6:27
9    The Global Soul (Reprise)    1:57
10    Tangles Outcome 3:44
Composed By – Rogers, Potter, Binney, Black, Colley, Caine
11    South    6:54
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Sampler, Composed By, Producer – David Binney
Bass – Scott Colley
Design – Peter Krüll
Drums – Brian Blade, Jim Black (tracks: 5, 10)
Guitar – Adam Rogers
Piano – Uri Caine
Tenor Saxophone – Chris Potter

DAVID BINNEY — Balance (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Alto saxophonist David Binney's follow-up to his extraordinary CD South offers a different approach overall while retaining the fresh contemporary style that underlines his status as an innovator and unique voice. Pianist Uri Caine is retained, drummer Jim Black takes over for Brian Blade, tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin teams with Binney on two tracks, Tim LeFebvre is a new addition on electric bass guitar, and Wayne Krantz is in for Adam Rogers on electric guitar. To Binney, balance is an elusive commodity, and nearly impossible to maintain. His love for the fusion and funk music of the '70s is translated into modern terms and gradations. On the high-end level of complexity, the title track displays repeat themes in varying modes and shifting accented tempos, mixed meters, and a funky underpinning completely slowing on the bridge. The chase is on during "Speedy's 9 Is 10" with Binney and McCaslin in hot pursuit, interrupted by the steel guitar of Rogers during his lone cameo appearance on the CD with bassist Fima Ephron. A wild dissected funk delivered by Black during "Fidene" is shaded by creature-feature and groping electronic sounds. There are a few soul ballads that frame Binney's tart alto better than the larger group pieces, and Caine's pretty piano is also showcased in "We Always Cried" and "Perenne." An expanded ensemble with guest Peck Almond elicits clarion calls in 10/8 time during the short "Midnight Sevilla," and there are two takes of the fun and funky "Arlmyn Trangent," again with the wonderful McCaslin. Black is a constant source of rhythmic drive and inventiveness, giving Binney a large palette to paint broad color strokes. While not as vital as South, Balance is a worthy addition to the discography of one of the top performers in modern progressive jazz. Michael G. Nastos

"A jazz that doesn't need a remix because it already is one. It doesn't get more exciting than this" - (AZ München) ACT
Tracklist :
1    Balance    6:36
2    Marvin Gaye    4:56
3    Arimyn Trangent    6:48
4    I'll Finally Answer    7:48
5    Midnight Sevilla    1:34
6    Speedy's 9 Is 10    5:40
7    We Always Cried    5:25
8    Lurker    4:15
9    Rincon    4:45
10    Fidene    4:16
11    Arimyn Trangent Reliv    3:03
12    Perenne    4:55
Credits :
David Binney - Written, Alto & Tenor Saxophone
Wayne Krantz - Guitar
Uri Caine - Piano, Synth
Tim Lefebvre – Bass
Jim Black - Drums
Artwork – Peter Krüll

Guests:
Adam Rogers - Guitar on 6, 11
Fima Ephron - Bass on 6, 11
Donny McCaslin - Tenor Saxophone on 1, 3, 6, 8, 9
Tanya Henri - Vocals
Peck Almond - Brass
Kenny Wollesen - Broom on 12
Jon Haffner - Alto Saxophone on intro, 1

JOHN ZORN - Moloch : Book Of Angels Volume 6 (Uri Caine) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Uri Caine is a musician of astonishing virtuosity and versatility. Coming out of the legendary Philly Jazz scene, his playing is an encyclopedia of styles from Tatum to Evans and beyond. With Moloch he interprets tunes from Zorn’s Book of Angels in a breathtaking outing for solo piano. Virtuosic and soulful, this latest volume of material from Masada Book Two is an absolute tour-de-force. Fifteen musical miniatures by one of the world’s greatest piano virtuosos. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Rimmon    4:46
2    Domiel    3:55
3    Mehriel    4:30
4    Savliel    2:24
5    Tufrial    4:03
6    Jerazol    3:38
7    Harshiel 3:35
8    Dumah    3:11
9    Harviel    5:00
10    Segef    1:56
11    Sahriel    4:59
12    Shokad    2:56
13    Zophiel    5:01
14    Hayyoth    2:28
15    Nuriel    5:50
16    Ubaviel    5:17
17    Hadrial    4:42
18    Cassiel    3:27
19    Rimmon    6:14
Credits :
Arranged, Piano – Uri Caine
Composed, Producer – John Zorn
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Stolas : Book Of Angels Volume 12 (Masada Quintet ft. Joe Lovano) (2009) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

For this very special release in The Book of Angels series, Zorn has brought together five of the most acclaimed musicians in modern jazz to perform nine of his most distinctive and lyrical compositions. Truly a jazz supergroup, these five master musicians explore Zorn's beautiful and exotic tunes with profound melodic and harmonic knowledge and a depth of feeling that is a joy to hear. One of the most breathtaking CDs in the entire Masada series--a touch of the sublime from the beautiful new Masada Quintet! TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Haamiah    4:20
2    Rikbiel    5:47
3    Psisya    8:26
4    Sartael    4:50
5    Tashriel 4:03
6    Rahtiel    7:56
7    Tagriel    13:30
8    Serakel    5:06
9    Rigal    8:59
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Alto Saxophone (6) – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Drums – Joey Baron
Piano – Uri Caine
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano
Trumpet – Dave Douglas
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN : Voices In The Wilderness (2003) 2CD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

As John Zorn’s most popular project reaches its tenth year, Tzadik celebrates the Masada songbook with a series of all-star tributes. Following Masada Guitars, Volume 2 is an eclectic and powerful collection of almost two dozen Masada classics artfully arranged by some of the downtown scene’s most creative performers. Zorn’s catchiest and most lyrical tunes performed by rock bands, klezmer groups, vocalists, jazz. TZADIK
Tracklist 1 :
1    Pharaoh's Daughter–    Karaim 4'19
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Cello – Noah Heoffeld
Guitar – Ben Oir
Melodica, Recorder – Daphna Mor
Oud, Vocals – Basya Schechter
Percussion, Vocals, Producer – Daniel Freedman
Violin – Meg Okura
2    Ben Perowksy Trio–    Kisofim 6'45
Bass – Drew Gress
Drums, Arranged By – Ben Perowsky
Piano – Uri Caine
3    Cracow Klezmer Band–    Meholalot 4'57
Accordion, Arranged By – Jaroslaw Bester
Accordion, Clarinet, Percussion – Oleg Dyyak
Double Bass – Wojciech Front
Engineer – Jacek Mastykarz
Violin – Jaroslaw Tyrala
4    Rova Saxophone Quartet–    Lakom 4'07
Baritone Saxophone – Jon Raskin
Engineer – Myles Boisen
Sopranino Saxophone – Steve Adams
Soprano Saxophone – Bruce Ackley
Tenor Saxophone, Arranged By – Larry Ochs
5    Zony Mash–    Tekufah 6'23
Bass – Keith Lowe
Drums – Andy Roth
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Wayne Horvitz
Engineer – Mel Detmer
Engineer [Assistant] – Randall Dunn
Guitar – Timothy Young
6    Naftule's Dream–    Paran 5'10
Clarinet – Glenn Dickson
Drums – Eric Rosenthal
Guitar – Brandon Seabrook
Piano – Michael McLaughlin
Trumpet – Gary Bohan
Tuba – Jim Gray
7    Kramer–    Khebar 2'20
Voice, Arranged By, Instruments – Kramer
8    Satlah–    Nevalah 3'39
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Drums – Kevin Zubek
Soprano Saxophone, Arranged By – Daniel Zamir
9    Jewlia Eisenberg–    Abidan 3'53
Engineer – Dan Rathburn
Percussion – Wesley Anderson
Voice, Arranged By – Jewlia Eisenberg
10    Pachora–    Tirzah 5'06
Bass, Guitar – Skúli Sverrisson
Clarinet – Chris Speed
Drums, Percussion – Jim Black
Organ, Engineer – Jamie Saft
Tambura, Baglama [Saz], Guitar – Brad Shepik
11    Lemon Juice Quartet–    Peliyot 5'49
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Drums – Kevin Zubek
Engineer – Fabrice Dupont
Guitar – Eyal Maoz
Trumpet – Avishai E. Cohen
12    Steven Bernstein–    Shebuah 8'27
Clarinet – Doug Wieselman, Marty Erlich
Cornet, Arranged By – Steven Bernstein
Engineer – Sam Berkow, Steve Sockey
Shaker [Shakers] – Aaron Johnson
Vocals, Guitar – Doug Wamble
Tracklist 2 :
1    Medeski Martin & Wood–    Ziphim 7'16
Bass – Chris Wood
Engineer – David Baker, Michael Fossenkemper
Keyboards – John Medeski
Percussion – Billy Martin
2    Rashanim–    Avodah 5'32
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Drums, Percussion – Mathias Künzli
Guitar – Jon Madof
3    Davka–    Rokhev 3'16
Bassoon – Paul Hanson
Cajón – Kevin Mummey
Cello – Moses Sedler
Engineer – Andre Moran
Violin – Daniel Hoffman
4    Tin Hat Trio–    Tannaim 3'29
Accordion, Bass Harmonica – Rob Burger
Guitar, Dobro, Banjo, Percussion – Mark Orton
Violin, Viola – Carla Kihlstedt
5    Peter Apfelbaum–    Acharei Mot 7'32
Bass – Patrice
Drums – Dafnis Prieto
Engineer – Aaron Johnston
Guitar – David Phelps
Organ – Hiawatha Lockport
Organ, Tenor Saxophone, Percussion, Arranged By – Peter Apfelbaum
Violin – Charles Burnham
6    Mephista–    Malkut 3'30
Computer [Laptop] – Ikue Mori
Drums – Susie Ibarra
Engineer – Jim Staley
Piano – Sylvie Courvoisier
7    Mike Patton–    Kochot 3'47
Percussion – William Winant
Voice, Instruments, Arranged By – Mike Patton
8    Ben Goldberg Trio–    Jair 5'22
Bass – Devin Hoff
Clarinet, Arranged By – Ben Goldberg
Drums – Ches Smith
9    The Wollesens–    Ne'eman 6'54
Alto Saxophone – Dave Binney
Bass – Jesse Murphy
Drums – Kenny Wollesen
Guitar – Steve Cardenas, Tony Scherr
Organ – Brian Mitchell
10    Professionales–    Tahah 3'45
Bass – Brad Jones
Drums – Roberto Rodriguez
Piano – Anthony Coleman
11    Jenny Scheinman–    Tiferet 5'02
Bass – Todd Sickafoose
Drums – Scott Amendola
Engineer – Jeff Cressman
Guitar – Nels Cline
Violin, Arranged By – Jenny Scheinman
12    Jamie & Vanessa Saft–    Kedem 7'29
Keyboards, Bass, Guitar, Programmed By, Engineer, Arranged By – Jamie Saft
Vocals – Vanessa Saft
Credits :
Composed, Producer – John Zorn
Painting [Cover Painting (Morocco. 2000)] – Karen Liebowitz

JOHN ZORN - Filmworks XXI : Belle De Nature And The New Rijksmuseum (2008) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

2008 proves a busy year for Zorn and film, with this, his third release of soundtrack music. FilmWorks XXI contains two very different film scores for two very different movies—one, a bit of French S/M erotica and the other a documentary about the renovation of the world-famed Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. From baroque minimalism to a sensual fusion of harp, guitar and bass, the cues on FilmWorks XXI are some of the most unique and charming in the entire series, with Belle de Nature being one of Zorn's greatest scores to date. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Masque En Sole 5'09
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Harp – Carol Emanuel
2    Un Rose 2'06
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Harp – Carol Emanuel
3    L'Air Et Les Songes 2'39
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Harp – Carol Emanuel
4    Fouet D'Epines 5'08
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Harp – Carol Emanuel
5    Elle Vient 3'52
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Harp – Carol Emanuel
6    Orties Cuisantes 4'31
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Harp – Carol Emanuel
7    Belle De Nature 4'52
Bass – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Harp – Carol Emanuel
The New Rijksmuseum    
8    Storage 2'09
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Percussion [Glass] – John Zorn
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
9    Conservation 3'57
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
10    Rendering 4'21
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
11    Meeting 3'01
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
12    Restoration 1'33
Harpsichord – John Zorn
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
13    Construction 3'18
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
14    Architecture 4'17
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
15    Design 1'54
Harpsichord – John Zorn
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
16    Planning 3'04
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
17    Completion 4'17
Harpsichord, Piano – Uri Caine
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen
Credits :
Composed By, Arranged By, Producer, Conductor – John Zorn