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Rashanim: The Gathering
by Warren Allen
Jon Madof was studying jazz and rock guitar when he first heard John Zorn and Masada, playing what Zorn eventually termed “radical Jewish music." Masada's sound, imbued with the fire of rock and the dynamic improvisation of jazz--and combined with the powerful roots of Hebraic modes and Middle Eastern rhythms--became an inspiration to make something new ...
Sanhedrin: Unreleased Studio Recordings 1994-1997
By Masada
Label: Tzadik
Released: 2005
Track listing: Disc One: Piram; Lebaoth; Idalah Abal; Midbar; Zelah; Katzatz; Abidan; Hekhal; Tannaim;
Nefesh; Neshamah; Lakom; Tiferet; Evel. Disc Two: Hath Arob; Mahshav; Zemer; Ne Eman;
Mehalalot; Kochot; Jachin; Moshav; Acharei Mot; Kilayim; Otiot; Nashim; Karet; Hashmal;
Ruach.
Masada: Sanhedrin: Unreleased Studio Recordings 1994-1997
by John Kelman
When alto saxophonist/composer John Zorn brought trumpeter Dave Douglas, bassist Greg Cohen, and drummer Joey Baron together for a series of sessions dedicated to bringing the harmonic roots of traditional Jewish music into a new improvisational context, little did he know that his songbook, ultimately growing to include over two hundred compositions, would grow into what ...
50th Birthday Celebration Volume 7
By Masada
Label: Tzadik
Released: 2004
Track listing: Karaim; Hath-Arob; Sippur; Acharei Mot; Kedushah; Ravayah; Piram; Ashnah
Masada: Live at Tonic 1999
by John Kelman
Masada Live at Tonic 1999 Tzadik 2004 With the growth of saxophonist/composer/bandleader/producer John Zorn's Masada project into a veritable cottage industry that includes Masada Recital , Masada String Trio , Masada Guitars , Electric Masada and The Unknown Masada , it may be easy to forget how, ten years ago, ...
Masada: 50th Birthday Celebration Volume 7
by John Kelman
Sometimes not playing together on an ongoing basis can be a good thing. While there is no question that there are clear advantages to working regularly, distance can also yield unexpected benefits. Most jazz musicians who make any kind of living at their craft work in a variety of contexts, so there is always a certain ...
Live In Sevilla 2000
By Masada
Label: Tzadik
Released: 2000
Track listing: Ne'Eman; Katzatz; Hadasha; Beeroth; Yoreh; Hazor; Nashon; Lakom; Bith Aneth.
Masada: Live In Sevilla 2000
by Mark Corroto
By my count, John Zorn's piano-less quartet Masada has amassed some 14 recordings. His concept for Masada, which began in 1993, was to write, write, and write some more. His book of over two hundred Masada songs are written as brief melodies of what he calls “Jewish Scales" for multiple groups. This concept has been recorded ...
