Alea Iacta Est

Á paraître :

Alea Iacta Est

Composed from 2020 to 2024, “Alea Iacta Est (The Die is Cast)” is one of Zorn’s most challenging masterworks—a complex and varied piano concerto that runs the gamut of moods, styles, and tempi. Performed brilliantly by four of the most trusted and passionate interpreters of his work—the trio of Brian Marsella, Jorge Roeder, Ches Smith, with guest star Sae Hashimoto on vibraphone on one track—this stunning new work is an essential piece of the Zorn puzzle. Astonishing!

 

1. Alea Iacta Est part i

2. Alea Iacta Est part ii

3. Alea Iacta Est part iii

4. Alea Iacta Est part iv

Gnostic trio - Sing Me Now Asleep

 

Gnostic Trio, Sing Me Now Asleep

Bill Frisell, Kenny Wollesen, and Carol Emanuel are The Gnostic Trio and their unique blend of minimalism, early music, and jazz has resulted in some of the loveliest music Zorn has ever created. “Sing Me Now Asleep” is their first CD in over five years and not surprisingly it explores some unexpected new directions—notably two ambient-influenced pieces in the spirit of Zorn’s Absinthe and Redbird, and a dramatic long form composition in the style of his cinematic file card works. Enhanced by the moody electronics of Ikue Mori on one hypnotic track, this ninth CD in the legacy of The Gnostic Trio is their most gentle and soothing to date, and heralds a striking new musical direction for this beloved super group.

Personnel:

Carol Emanuel: Harp

Bill Frisell: Guitar

Ikue Mori: Electronics

Kenny Wollesen: Vibraphone

 

A paraître en février  :

From March to May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were eventually collected into a book of music he called The Bagatelles. This sixth volume features a pianist who has quickly become a central figure in Zorn’s pantheon of musical virtuosos—Brian Marsella. His trio is one of the most talked about ensembles in the Downtown scene and these fabulous performances are filled with fiery solos, a soulful lyricism and telepathic interplay. A highlight of the Bagatelles Marathons, they perform a dramatic program of driving swingers, tender ballads, free jazz explorations and exotic mood pieces. 

1. Bagatelle #119
2. Bagatelle #149
3. Bagatelle #266
4. Bagatelle #41
5. Bagatelle #274
6. Bagatelle #215
7. Bagatelle #153
8. Bagatelle #288

John Zorn en 2025 - Bilan discographique

 

The Complete String Quartets	Painkiller : The Equinox	Chaos Magick : Through The Looking Glass	PainKiller : The Great God Pan
Impromptus	Fantasma	John Zorn and Dave Lombardo : Memories, Dreams, And Reflections	Prolegomena
Nocturnes	Alchemical Theatre	The Song of Songs

The Bagatelles Vol. 2 - Erik Friedlander and Michael Nicolas

The Bagatelles Vol. 3 - Trigger

The Bagatelles Vol. 4 - Ikue Mori

 

En vrac (167) novembre 2025

 
Chroniques de disques :
- John Zorn / Brian Marsella Trio, Suite for Piano (Tzadik, 2022), Ballades (Tzadik, 2024), Impromptus and Nocturnes (Tzadik, 2025) (The Free Jazz Collective).
- Electric Masada, At the Mountains of Madness (Burning Ambulance).

Photos et courtes vidéos:
John Zorn et cie, A Concert to Benefit Roulette : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 

Pochette - The Bagatelles vol. 5 - Kris Davis Quartet

 
The Bagatelles vol. 5 - Kris Davis Quartet

Pochette - John Zorn’s Olympiad - vol. 4 Curling

 
John Zorn: John Zorn’s Olympiad - vol. 4 Curling 

 

Sur les pas de l’ovni John Zorn

 

Audio - Masada, La Dolce Vita, Lausanne 14 October 1995

Vidéo - Sam Eastmond / John Zorn Bagatelles - Festival Internacional Cervantino - 2025