Man with the Golden Arm Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 i was just linking it as to the masada "book" so to speak, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) A few months ago I bought the above mentioned It's In The Twilight by Paul Shapiro - excellent! Gotta agree with Ubu and Bright Moments -- this is a very nice album. My first ever Tzadik CD. Guy Edited April 22, 2007 by Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Don't know if it's been mentioned here, and it's not jazz, but the Tzadik recording of Morton Feldman's Patterns in a Chromatic Field (for cello and piano) is a gem, so much better than the other one I know (on a German label, where it's called Untitled Composition for Cello and Piano) that it's hard to tell it's the same compositon (in case you're wondering, given the nature of late Feldman, it is the same piece). And what a piece it is -- far more active and in more clearly differentiated sections than any other late Feldman I know (it's from 1981), though there's nothing wrong with less active, less differentiated late Feldman works IMO, provided the inspiration is high, as it usually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Don't know if it's been mentioned here, and it's not jazz, but the Tzadik recording of Morton Feldman's Patterns in a Chromatic Field (for cello and piano) is a gem, so much better than the other one I know (on a German label, where it's called Untitled Composition for Cello and Piano) that it's hard to tell it's the same compositon (in case you're wondering, given the nature of late Feldman, it is the same piece). And what a piece it is -- far more active and in more clearly differentiated sections than any other late Feldman I know (it's from 1981), though there's nothing wrong with less active, less differentiated late Feldman works IMO, provided the inspiration is high, as it usually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Don't know if it's been mentioned here, and it's not jazz, but the Tzadik recording of Morton Feldman's Patterns in a Chromatic Field (for cello and piano) is a gem, so much better than the other one I know (on a German label, where it's called Untitled Composition for Cello and Piano) that it's hard to tell it's the same compositon (in case you're wondering, given the nature of late Feldman, it is the same piece). And what a piece it is -- far more active and in more clearly differentiated sections than any other late Feldman I know (it's from 1981), though there's nothing wrong with less active, less differentiated late Feldman works IMO, provided the inspiration is high, as it usually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 (edited) I recently picked up Zorn's "Six Litanies for Heliogabalas", which is the third in a series following "Moonchild" and "Astronome". I haven't heard those two (which are just the trio of Patton/Dunn/Baron), but this recording is intense! From Jurek's review at allmusic: "this is music equal parts classical, heavy metal, hardcore thrash, free jazz, and structured improvisation simultaneously." I will warn anyone who's not a fan of Patton to avoid this one. John Zorn: Alto Sax, Composer Joey Baron: Drums Trevor Dunn: Bass Ikue Mori: Electronics Mike Patton: Voice Jamie Saft: Organ Martha Cluver: Voice Abby Fischer: Voice Kirsten Soller: Voice PS - Heliogabalas is quite an interesting character. I wasn't very familiar with him before picking this cd up. Also, I think the cd packaging is perfumed to match it's look, too. Edited October 16, 2007 by Aggie87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I recently picked up Zorn's "Six Litanies for Heliogabalas", which is the third in a series following "Moonchild" and "Astronome". I haven't heard those two (which are just the trio of Patton/Dunn/Baron), but this recording is intense! From Jurek's review at allmusic: "this is music equal parts classical, heavy metal, hardcore thrash, free jazz, and structured improvisation simultaneously." I will warn anyone who's not a fan of Patton to avoid this one. John Zorn: Alto Sax, Composer Joey Baron: Drums Trevor Dunn: Bass Ikue Mori: Electronics Mike Patton: Voice Jamie Saft: Organ Martha Cluver: Voice Abby Fischer: Voice Kirsten Soller: Voice PS - Heliogabalas is quite an interesting character. I wasn't very familiar with him before picking this cd up. Also, I think the cd packaging is perfumed to match it's look, too. My favourite of the Patton/Dunn/Baron group. But I've found this gets diminishing returns after a few spins. Still, it's a lot of fun if you like this kind of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I recently picked up Zorn's "Six Litanies for Heliogabalas", which is the third in a series following "Moonchild" and "Astronome". I haven't heard those two (which are just the trio of Patton/Dunn/Baron), but this recording is intense! From Jurek's review at allmusic: "this is music equal parts classical, heavy metal, hardcore thrash, free jazz, and structured improvisation simultaneously." I will warn anyone who's not a fan of Patton to avoid this one. John Zorn: Alto Sax, Composer Joey Baron: Drums Trevor Dunn: Bass Ikue Mori: Electronics Mike Patton: Voice Jamie Saft: Organ Martha Cluver: Voice Abby Fischer: Voice Kirsten Soller: Voice PS - Heliogabalas is quite an interesting character. I wasn't very familiar with him before picking this cd up. Also, I think the cd packaging is perfumed to match it's look, too. My favourite of the Patton/Dunn/Baron group. But I've found this gets diminishing returns after a few spins. Still, it's a lot of fun if you like this kind of stuff. Make that really diminishing returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 From the Downtown Music Gallery newsletter... LOU REED/LAURIE ANDERSON/JOHN ZORN - The Stone: Issue 3 - Live The Stone January 10th, 2008 (Tzadik 0004 LTDED; USA) The third issue Benefit for The Stone presents the recordings from the 2 sets of the Reed/Anderson/Zorn improv trio at The Stone in early 2008! [discounted to $20 + tax if purchased in-store with cash; otherwise $21 + tax and/or shipping if using credit card] ALL PROCEEDS [100% of $20] FROM THE SALE OF THIS CD WILL GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT 'THE STONE' NON-PROFIT PERFORMANCE SPACE. ONLY WITH YOUR HELP CAN WE KEEP THE STONE ALIVE! It seems hard to believe that these three icons of the NYC art/world would end up collaborating, as well as becoming friends over the past few years. It was a big surprise for many of us at attendance last year for Old Knitting Factory Celebration & Stone benefit at Town Hall organized by Michael Dorf, to see Lou Reed collaborating with John Zorn on stage. It was actually a trio with cellist Jane Scarpantoni that night and you know what - it worked! Laurie Anderson, Lou's life-partner for quite a while now, also performed an inspired set that night as well. In February of this year (2008), Zorn premiered a new piece called "Shir Ha-Shirim" scored for two narrators and five female voices at the Abrons Center. The two narrators were Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson and the piece was most impressive. On January 10th of this year, Zorn put together a Stone benefit show that featured Lou Reed & John Zorn plus Laurie was added as well. The show of course, sold out in advance and was truly something to behold. I caught only the second set but was impressed by the way it unfolded and worked as a collaboration. Lou Reed has been a pioneer of noise/rock guitar since his days in the Velvet Underground, some 40 years ago. His classic solo effort, 'Metal Machine Music,' an often misunderstood masterwork, was recently resurrected and performed by a New Music ensemble in Germany with playing some of the guitar parts. For the Stone gig, it was wonderful to see and hear Lou Reed dig deep into his electric guitar manipulations and unique sounds and show that he is still a master. Each set began with Lou playing solo, then Zorn coming in later and finally Laurie entering on electric violin. The pieces evolved organically all the musicians showed that they are gifted improvisers and played supremely well together. It was quite a special night that only 150 folks could witness due to the small size of The Stone. This disc does capture that great night quite well, so dig deep, my friends and support one of the last great experimental performance places in NYC - The Stone! - BLG CD $21 Four new Tzadik releases for April! THE HUB [JOHN BISCHOFF/CHRIS BROWN/TIM PERKIS/MARK TRAYLE/PHIL STONE/SCOT GRESHAM-LANCASTER] - Boundary Layer [3 CD set] (Tzadik 8050; USA) A new recording by the band that pioneered laptop ensembles over twenty years ago coupled with an historic overview of their recordings, unreleased tracks and video clips of the band in performance. Functioning in the West Coast tradition of composer as instrument builder - redefining music from the ground up - The Hub makes music using electronic and digital systems of their own devising. A natural extension of the late 1970's ensemble the League of Automatic Music Composers, the group has performed worldwide over the past two decades and continues to break new ground in the ever-growing laptop medium. This is the definitive document of this important west coast collective and contains recordings covering three decades of activity. Most of this material is being issued here for the first time, much of it has been unavailable for years, and all of it is some of the most imaginative and compelling electronic music ever made. This specially priced 3 CD set includes a deluxe booklet with photos, technical diagrams and written testaments by group members and collaborators giving new insights and historical perspective to one of the most infamous electronic ensembles since Musica Elettronica Viva. TZADIK COMPOSER SERIES 3 CD set for $27 MAJA S.K. RATKJE - River Mouth Echoes (Tzadik 8051; USA) Maja Ratjke is a remarkable vocalist and composer based in Norway. Her work ranges from orchestral and chamber works to electronics, improvisation and creative combinations of all of the above. This special collection of Maja's work showcases several aspects of this composer's unique and intense approach to sound and features two of her most personal chamber works along with electronic and electro-acoustic works for voice, saxophone and more. TZADIK COMPOSER SERIES CD $14 JEREMIAH CYMERMAN - In Memory of the Labyrinth System (Tzadik 8049; USA) Jeremiah Cymerman is a remarkable clarinetist and conceptualist who now resides in Brooklyn. He has performed and recorded with Matt Welch, Sam Kulik, Mary Halvorson and Jessica Pavone among many others. The bulk of his work centers around creating a new language for the clarinet through extended techniques and the manipulation of microphone placement and Pro Tools editing. This CD presents several radical studio compositions that take the sonic language of the clarinet to some startling and surprising places. A fascinating and extreme debut by this brave young explorer of reed music. TZADIK COMPOSER SERIES CD $14 TANGELE [LLOICA CZACKIS/JUAN LUCAS AISEMBERG/ GUSTAVO /BEYTELMANN] - The Pulse Of Yiddish Tango (Tzadik 8124; USA) Tangele explores the fascinating nexus of Yiddish song and Tango and features songs from European Ghettos and Concentration Camps, and from the Yiddish Theatre in Buenos Aires and New York, radically transformed into the language of Tango by the renowned composer/arranger Gustavo Beytelmann. Together since 2002, this virtuosic trio has been presenting this delightful program, created by singer Lloica Czackis to enthusiastic audiences all over the world and now they have entered the studio for a perfect reading of their repertoire. Tzadik is proud to present this distinctive project, created with a JMI Millennium Award (UK) and recorded with a grant from the Foundation for the Memory of the Shoah (France.) TZADIK RADICAL JEWISH CULTURE SERIES CD $14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) I'm interested in Steven Bernstein's "Diaspora Suite" that came out a few months ago. I've enjoyed the previous releases in his Diaspora series (and Sam Rivers is on "Diaspora Blues" if anyone didn't already know that). I also want to pick up the new Zorn "The Dreamers" set, which is a sequel of sorts to "The Gift". Man with the Golden Arm has a copy for sale(sans packaging) for a good price right now on this board, if anyone's interested. Edited April 16, 2008 by Aggie87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) Has anyone else heard "Kete Kuf" by Ahava Raba? The cover art: Edited April 16, 2008 by Hot Ptah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Has anyone else heard "Kete Kuf" by Ahava Raba? The cover art: I've been wanting to pick that up. I've heard some clips and it sounds intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Here comes an unusual one: Medeski, Martin and Wood: Zaebos: The Book of Angels volume 11 The long awaited release of Medeski Martin and Wood performing Masada material is finally available and it is one of their tightest and most imaginative CDs ever! Playing to packed houses from Budokan to Bonaroo and back again, MMW is one of the most popular and vibrant modern instrumental ensembles around. Original members of the earliest Masada family units (reaching back to 1993), they are keenly in tune with Zorn’s musical world, and a natural choice to interpret the lyrical Book of Angels. Returning to the fold like three prodigal sons, they have created twelve exhilarating arrangements that alternately groove, loop, shred and burn with a fiery passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 THAT looks very interesting. Love Medeski's flair in the past at taking some of the Masada book and turning it on his own dime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 This may have been mentioned elsewhere, but "coming soon" is a Braxton, Milford Graves, William Parker trio CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 It has...in the Braxton thread, of course. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 THAT looks very interesting. Love Medeski's flair in the past at taking some of the Masada book and turning it on his own dime. I saw Medeski play with Electric Masada a few years back. I wish Tzadik would release something with that version of the band because they were awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 This may have been mentioned elsewhere, but "coming soon" is a Braxton, Milford Graves, William Parker trio CD. When is that released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Here comes an unusual one: Medeski, Martin and Wood: Zaebos: The Book of Angels volume 11 The long awaited release of Medeski Martin and Wood performing Masada material is finally available and it is one of their tightest and most imaginative CDs ever! Playing to packed houses from Budokan to Bonaroo and back again, MMW is one of the most popular and vibrant modern instrumental ensembles around. Original members of the earliest Masada family units (reaching back to 1993), they are keenly in tune with Zorn’s musical world, and a natural choice to interpret the lyrical Book of Angels. Returning to the fold like three prodigal sons, they have created twelve exhilarating arrangements that alternately groove, loop, shred and burn with a fiery passion. Curious if anyone has heard this? I was happy to see it at the local shop and pulled it up to the cash register. The kid behind was excited to see it too, but let me know that all he had heard on the Tzadik label was just noise to him - "Mike Patton, Buckethead, Trevor Dunn" ... what'd he expect! I assured him that Medeski has played the Zorn stuff all pretty straight even in the Electric Masada and supplied much swing and groove. Well I phoned the store after a preview drive to alert him of his spot-on call. Luckily some chump at eBay picked it up w/ a Buy It Now sos I didn't have to chuck it out the window after all. Aside from some shaking goat hooves and the last couple of tunes I found nothing of merit whatsoever. I think I'm now officially tired of Zorn's schtick and his regurgitated melodies. Too much paraquat in the last batch at the shack, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Curious if anyone has heard this? I was happy to see it at the local shop and pulled it up to the cash register. The kid behind was excited to see it too, but let me know that all he had heard on the Tzadik label was just noise to him - "Mike Patton, Buckethead, Trevor Dunn" ... what'd he expect! I assured him that Medeski has played the Zorn stuff all pretty straight even in the Electric Masada and supplied much swing and groove. Well I phoned the store after a preview drive to alert him of his spot-on call. Luckily some chump at eBay picked it up w/ a Buy It Now sos I didn't have to chuck it out the window after all. Aside from some shaking goat hooves and the last couple of tunes I found nothing of merit whatsoever. I think I'm now officially tired of Zorn's schtick and his regurgitated melodies. Too much paraquat in the last batch at the shack, maybe? Nice review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Shaking goat hooves?? That actually wants to make me hear it even more, I think, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Shaking goat hooves?? That actually wants to make me hear it even more, I think, LOL. A common sound on the lower east side. With the real estate boom on in that neighborhood, these are the end times for that kind of activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 illy B loves dem hooves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 This may have been mentioned elsewhere, but "coming soon" is a Braxton, Milford Graves, William Parker trio CD. When is that released? Sooner every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 This may have been mentioned elsewhere, but "coming soon" is a Braxton, Milford Graves, William Parker trio CD. When is that released? Sooner every day! I think it's out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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