Jazz Articles about John Zorn
About John Zorn
Instrument: Saxophone, alto
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by Mario Calvitti
John Zorn Teatro Storchi e Teatro Valli John Zorn @70 Modena e Reggio Emilia 30-31.10.2023 Nella ricorrenza del suo settantesimo compleanno (coincidente quest'anno con l'anniversario di mezzo secolo di carriera professionale, iniziata con le prime incisioni nel 1973), e analogamente a quanto fatto in precedenza per i suoi 50 e 60 anni, il sassofonista e compositore John Zorn ha organizzato una serie di concerti celebrativi in giro per il mondo per proporre una ...
read moreJohn Zorn at 70 at Great American Music Hall
by Roy Strassman
Zorn at 70 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA August 30-September 3, 2023 Day One, August 30, 2023 “Breaking Ground" with John Medeski and Dave Lombardo Last night, the intergalactic Starship John Zorn descended from New York into San Francisco for a five- night residency at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall to celebrate Zorn's 70th birthday. Zorn, a legendary avant-garde composer and saxophonist whose Promethean and prolific output of ...
read moreJohn Zorn and Bill Laswell: Memoria
by Nenad Georgievski
John Zorn and Bill Laswell, two towering figures of the New York Downtown scene, have once again joined forces to deliver a captivating musical experience, entitled Memoria. Following the success of their previous collaboration, The Cleansing, (Tzadik, 2021) this new release pays tribute to three artistic visionaries whose legacies continue to inspire and shape the realms of creativity and artistic integrity. The album title, Memoria, serves as a heartfelt tribute to three influential figures who have passed away: ...
read moreButch Morris: Current Trends in Racism in Modern America
by Howard Mandel
When a full house of ardent downtown music followers flocked to the old Kitchen, a performance loft on Broome Street in Manhattan's artsy Soho district on the cold night of February 1, 1985 to hear Current Trends in Racism in Modern America by Lawrence Douglas “Butch" Morris--I don't recall if it was advertised as “Conduction No. 1"--no one knew what to expect. At that time, as now, Butch was an inspired and productive presence on a diversified music ...
read moreJohn Zorn: Gnosis: The Inner Light
by Nenad Georgievski
John Zorn's album Gnosis: The Inner Light serves as a poignant memorial and homage to the creative genius of one of modern music's most visionary composers, Ennio Morricone, who played a vital role in shaping Zorn's musical path. Decades ago, Zorn captivated audiences with The Big Gundown (Nonesuch, 1986), a groundbreaking release that boldly reimagined Morricone's compositions. Now, with Gnosis: The Inner Light, Zorn once again pays tribute to the maestro's enduring influence, delving into mystical realms and creating a ...
read moreInfluential John Zorn
by DIG 9000
John Zorn is a highly influential American composer and musician who has released over 200 recordings spanning a wide range of genres, including jazz, rock, classical, and experimental music. His work is highly regarded for its innovation, eclecticism, and improvisation. It's difficult to pinpoint a single “most important" album by John Zorn, as his work is so diverse and influential that different listeners may have different favorites. However, some of his most highly regarded and influential works include: ...
read moreZorn's Bagatelles to Garner's Mambo
by David Brown
This week, John Zorn's Bagatelles featuring Brian Marsalla, Kris Davis and John Medeski: new works by Jason Moran, Kenny Barron and Pandelis Karayorgis; Woody Herman sings with Erroll Garner; If I were a bell with Red Garland, Jo Lawry and Duke Ellington, and much more. Playlist Thelonious Monk “Esistrophy (Theme)" from Live at the It Club-Complete (Columbia) 01:00 Jason Moran “Ballin the Jack/Feed the Fire" from From the Dance Hall to the Battlefielfd (Yes Records) 02:30 Kenny Barron ...
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