Aug 2 2010

Zorn, Spruance, Patton, Dunn, Winant, Frith, Timb, Yoshi’s, Cobra!

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A whole stack of interesting stuff going on over there at Yoshi’s San Fran, including what appears to be three parts Bungle appearing on stage for the first time in almost a decade… Reconciliation? Reunion? Thank you Zorn!

“Native New Yorker and enfant terrible John Zorn has had very deep ties with San Francisco since his first visit here in 1974. His yearly visits have deepened his connection with local musicians and venues and many of his closest collaborators still live right here in the Bay Area.

This special three night series showcases him performing with many of San Francisco’s best musicians in improvisational units, and includes the world premiere performance of his popular tribute to the Bay area ALHAMBRA LOVE SONGS, his first ever duo concert with California’s Guru extraordinaire Terry Riley and of course his legendary game piece COBRA, featuring an all-star Bay Area lineup.”

John Zorn: Bay Area Connection
TERRY RILEY/JOHN ZORN duo
August 26, 2010
Each show will have a different lineup.
Thursday August 26
8PM:  TERRY RILEY / JOHN ZORN duo
10PM:  FRED FRITH, MIKE PATTON, JOHN ZORN trio
Friday August 27
8PM:  ALHAMBRA LOVE SONGS   with Rob Burger  piano , Trevor Dunn  bass,   Kenny Wollesen drums,
10PM:  ALEPH TRIO plays for Wallace Berman… with John Zorn sax , Trevor Dunn   bass,   Kenny Wollesen drums and films by Wallace Berman   INTRODUCED BY TOSH BERMAN
Saturday August 28
8PM:  JOHN ZORN with the ROVA SAX QUARTET— game pieces and improvisations
10PM: COBRA
Cobra is
fred frith guitar
trey spruance guitar
scott amendola drums
kenny wollesen drums
william winant perc
rob burger piano
dave slusser keys
mike patton vox, electronics
chris brown  electronics
david rosenboom electronics
timb harris violin
joan jeanrenaud cello
mark dresser   bass
trevor dunn  bass
john zorn prompter
Thursday
8pm $25
10pm $32
Friday
8pm $28
10pm $25
Saturday
8pm $30
10pm $35
John Zorn and Fred Frith in Lisbon
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Aug 3 2009

John Zorn’s Follow Up to The Dreamers: O’o

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Holy Crap! How did I miss this? Just released on Tzadik is the follow up to 2008′s The Dreamers simply titled O’o and it features our good buddy Trevor Dunn on bass!

“Named for an extinct Hawaiian bird whose delightful song will sadly never be sung again, O’o is the exotic follow up to The Dreamers, one of Zorn’s most popular and appealing musical projects. Featuring the same dynamic band of masters from Zorn’s inner circle, O’o presents twelve more lyrical and adventurous instrumentals combining world music, surf, exotica, soundtracks, easy listening, minimalism and more into a fabulous and exciting new music. Beautifully packaged in original artwork by Chippy, this is charming and adventurous music passionately performed by a downtown super group.”

Featuring:

Cyro Baptista: Percussion
Joey Baron: Drums
Trevor Dunn: Bass
Marc Ribot: Guitar
Jamie Saft: Piano, Organ
Kenny Wollesen: Vibraphone

Tracklist:

1. Miller’s Crake
2. Akialoa
3. Po’o'uli
4. Little Bittern
5. Mysterious Starling
6. Laughing Owl
7. Archaeopteryx
8. Solitaire
9. Piopio

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Jun 4 2009

JazzTimes John Zorn Article

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A big new John Zorn article has just been posted over at JazzTimes. Check it out here

john zorn JazzTimes John Zorn Article

Thanks to feelingkettle for the tip


Mar 26 2009

Comprehensive John Zorn Interview

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KTVU John Zorn Interview

thanks to feelingkettle

John Zorn Comprehensive John Zorn Interview


Mar 8 2009

Loads of Zorn, Tzadik and Related 2009 tour Dates

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1313339443 l Loads of Zorn, Tzadik and Related 2009 tour Dates

Including some dates with our friends Mr Patton and T Dunn.

February 5 to April 5 2009 – Ontological-Hysteric Theatre, New York
ASTRONOME: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Ontological Theater, 131 E. 10th St.
, New York, 10003
Richard Foreman is one of the most important theatre directors in the world, and has been a personal hero of Zorn’s for over 30 years. These two masters of the bizarre have now collaborated on a theatre/music piece and it is opening on February 5th at the Ontological-Hysteric Theatre at St Marks in the Bowery, New York City. This is one of those things that can only happen downtown-independent of any special grants, funding, institution or administration. ASTRONOME is the intense second Moonchild CD featuring Mike Patton, Trevor Dunn and Joey Baron, and Richard Foreman’s staging of it is absolutely stunning.
Please make a special effort to see this once in a lifetime event, opening FEBRUARY 5 AND RUNNING FOR ONLY TWO MONTHS!
more information at http://www.ontological.com

March, 7 2009 – The Stone, New York
A Stone Benefit featuring: John Zorn (sax) Lukas Ligeti (drums) Shanir Blumenkranz (bass) and many special guests Another Stone Rent Party, East Village style! Plenty of music, madness and more.
Support the Stone!
TWO SETS
more info: http://www.thestonenyc.com

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Jan 20 2009

John Zorn, Richard Foreman and Astronome

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Thanks to ipecac:

“Avant theatre fans have a special treat being unveiled for them in New York City soon!

Richard Foreman is one of the most important theatre directors in the world, and has been a personal hero of John Zorn’s for over 30 years. These two masters of the bizarre have now collaborated on a theatre/music piece and it is opening on February 5th at the Ontological-Hysteric Theatre at St Marks in the Bowery, New York City. This is one of those things that can only happen downtown—independent of any special grants, funding, institution or administration. ASTRONOME is the intense second CD featuring Mike Patton, Trevor Dunn and Joey Baron, and Richard Foreman’s staging of it is absolutely stunning. Please make a special effort to see this once in a lifetime event, opening FEBRUARY 5 AND RUNNING FOR ONLY TWO MONTHS!

FOR DETAILS: http://www.ontological.com/

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Nov 19 2008

The Crucible Tracklist and info from Tzadik

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John Zorn’s latest installment featuring the Moonchild crew Trevor Dunn, Joey Baron and Mike Patton, titled The Crucible, is due for release December the 9th. I have already pre-ordered this baby ;) More info:

The legendary Moonchild trio returns for another intense journey into the worlds of magic, alchemy and witchcraft. Following one of Zorn’s true masterpieces Six Litanies for Heliogabalus, this fourth volume streamlines and simplifies the music with new melodic elements bringing Zorn’s sax and the lyricism of Masada into the power and structural complexity of the patented Moonchild sound. With Patton using his prodigious voice to sing melodies in addition to his preverbal screams and howls, The Crucible is another bold step from mad alchemist John Zorn. Including special guest guitarist Marc Ribot on one Led Zeppelin influenced track, this is a rocking new installment to the Moonchild-Astronome-Heliogabalus legacy.

- www.tzadik.com

1 Almadel
2 Beltane
3 Maleficia
4 Azoth
5 Shapeshifting
6 Incubi
7 Witchfinder
8 Incanto

crucible john zorn cd cover art The Crucible Tracklist and info from Tzadik


Sep 17 2008

Six Litanies Follow up, The Crucible, to be Released Soon

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The follow up from trio Patton, Dunn, Baron’s Six Litanies for Heliogabalus, “The Crucible” will be released shortly on Tzadik.

Official Tzadik Announcement:

“The legendary Moonchild trio returns for another intense journey into the worlds of magic, alchemy and witchcraft. Following one of Zorn’s true masterpieces Six Litanies for Heliogabalus, this fourth volume streamlines and simplifies the music with new melodic elements bringing Zorn’s sax and the lyricism of Masada into the power and structural complexity of the patented Moonchild sound.

With Patton using his prodigious voice to sing melodies in addition to his preverbal screams and howls, The Crucible is another bold step from mad alchemist John Zorn. Including special guest guitarist Marc Ribot on one Led Zeppelin influenced track, this is a rocking new installment to the Moonchild-Astronome-Heliogabalus legacy.”

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Jul 29 2008

One Week in Paris with Zorn: Loads of Downloads

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parisboob1 One Week in Paris with Zorn: Loads of Downloads

Lot’s O’ bootleg downloads from John Zorn’s week in gay Pari.

Zorn
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Mar 18 2008

Trevor Dunn on John Zorn’s The Dreamers

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Following in the footsteps of John Zorn’s whimsical and beautiful “The Gift” is the soon to be released album “The Dreamers Trevor Dunn on John Zorns The Dreamers“. Due out March 31 2008, the album features Trevor Dunn on bass along with a host of other familiar faces:

Joey Baron: Drums
Trevor Dunn: Bass
Marc Ribot: Guitars
Jamie Saft: Keyboards
Kenny Wollesen: Vibes
John Zorn: Alto Sax
Cyro Baptista: Percussion

From the Tzadik site:

“Continuing in the tradition of his popular album The Gift, Zorn again combines a lifetime of musical passions—world music, movie soundtracks, jazz, minimalism, exotica, funk, surf rock and more—to create a vibrant and multifaceted album of instrumental fairy tales. Masterfully performed by the all-star players from Electric Masada, The Dreamers is a project of breathtaking variety and will attract listeners of all backgrounds and ages. Bathed in a lush package created by the acclaimed artist and exclusive Tzadik graphic designer Chippy, and accompanied by a sheet of collectable character stickers, The Dreamersis one of Zorn’s most beautiful and appealing projects. Seductive lyricism, hypnotic grooves, catchy hooks and romantic moods from this genre-bashing master of surprise.” 

More info at Tzadik

the dreamers, john zorn, trevor dunn