dimanche 8 décembre 2024

Les Bagatelles en albums individuels

 John Zorn: The Bagatelles vol. 1 - Mary Halvorson Quartet [#5211]

May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were eventually collected into a book of music he called The Bagatelles. After five years of performances around the world in venues large and small, the choicest ensembles have gone into the studio and the results are some of the most exciting and varied music Zorn has ever presented. This first volume features the remarkable Mary Halvorson Quartet. Dynamic, fiery and endlessly imaginative, this is a fascinating first peek into the world of Zorn’s Bagatelles.

(January 2025)


John Zorn: The Bagatelles vol. 2 - Erik Friedlander and Michael Nicolas [#5212]

From March to May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were eventually collected into a book of music he called The Bagatelles. After five years of performances around the world in venues large and small, the choicest ensembles have gone into the studio and the results are some of the most exciting and varied music Zorn has ever presented. The second volume features the telepathic interplay of two of the most important cellists working today—Erik Friedlander and Michael Nicolas. Touching, sensitive and deeply heartfelt, this is a further view into the world of Zorn’s Bagatelles.

(February 2025)

Painkiller - The Equinox

 

À paraître en février  :

PainKiller: The Equinox [#9319]

The Equinox is the exciting follow-up to PainKiller’s acclaimed 2024 release Samsara, and this time around there is greater variety and flexibility in their approach. Six tracks of various feels and tempi are performed with trademark Painkiller intensity, with jazz, metal, noise, grindcore, techno, and more coming together into the PainKiller gristmill. Inspired by the magickal procedures of Aleister Crowley, this new recording is filled with great melodic, rhythmic, and textural invention. Almost orchestral in its layered complexity, The Equinox is an exhilarating masterwork from three radical and uncompromising forces of nature.

(February 2025)


vendredi 29 novembre 2024

The Complete String Quartets


À paraître en janvier :

John Zorn: The Complete String Quartets [#9318-2]

The world class JACK Quartet, both individually and as an ensemble, have had a personal relationship with Zorn for well over a decade. Here they deliver passionate and virtuosic recordings of his complete string quartets. Zorn’s writing for strings is legendary, and his eight string quartets, written in a thirty-year period from 1988–2017, are some of the most important and original works of the late 20th–early 21st century. Each piece is a unique world of its own, but all carry a dramatic narrative arc, a connection to tradition, and all push the players technically right to the edge of impossibility. Imaginative, challenging, and filled with color and a wealth of emotions, this is new music at its best. Includes a 36-page booklet with extensive notes, scores, and appreciations by the musicians. 1. Cat O’ Nine Tails 2. Dead Man 3. Memento Mori 4. Kol Nidre 5. Necronomicon 6. The Alchemist 7. The Remedy of Fortune 8. The Unseen 



dimanche 3 novembre 2024

En vrac (156) - Octobre 2024

 

Chroniques de disques :
- John Zorn, Shir hashirim (Guts of Darkness).

Cobra, Roulette, 11 octobre :
- Photos : 1 - 2 - 3 
- Courtes vidéos : 1 - 2 - 3 
- Vidéo : 1 

Concerts :
- New Masada Quartet, Village Vanguard, 15 décembre.
- Cobra dirigé par Brian Marsella, The New School, 2 décembre.

Courte vidéo :
- John Zorn et Dave Lombardo, Le Louvre, 2017.

Vidéo - Garth Knox and Kimya Ensemble play John Zorn, Amhiel



Vidéo - John Zohn’s Cobra 40 anniversary concert in Oct 13,2024.

 


dimanche 13 octobre 2024

Brian Marsella Trio, Ou Phrontis

 À paraître en décembre : Brian Marsella Trio, Ou Phrontis.


Ou Phrontis means “Who Cares” in Greek. Inscribed on the lintel above the door of T.E. Lawrence’s cottage at Clouds Hill it symbolized a place where Lawrence felt at home, free from the cares of the world. This fourth CD from the dynamic piano trio of Brian Marsella, Jorge Roeder, and Ches Smith (Suite for Piano, The Fourth Way, Ballades), presents eight challenging Zorn compositions inspired by stoic philosophy and science. The telepathic interplay and virtuosity of these remarkable musical masters is on full display here—a stunning collection of music that makes you think as much as it makes you feel. 1. The Seven Pillars 2. Noumena 3. The Fourold Root 4. A Faithful Longing 5. Tautologies 6. Paralipomena 7. The Arrow of Time

En vrac (155) - Septembre 2024

 
Chroniques de disques :
- Les dernières sorties de Zorn (indierockmag.com).
- Klezmerson - Amon: Book of Angels. Volume 24 (Viaje el espacio visceral).

Film :
- Zorn III (2018-2022) sera disponible gratuitement sur ARTS.FILM à travers le Canada du 1er novembre 2024 au 30 novembre 2024.

Archives:
- Interview with John Zorn (1994).

Vidéo - John Zorn's Cobra - 40th Anniversary Performance

 

 

Vidéo - Cobra, Roulette, 11 octobre 2024.

Audio - Simulacrum | Jazzaldia 59 (27/07/2024)

 

 

jeudi 26 septembre 2024

Pochette - Painkiller, Samsara

 

Painkiller, Samsara, à paraître en november.



mercredi 11 septembre 2024

jeudi 5 septembre 2024

En vrac (154) - Août 2024

 

Concert :
- 17 janvier 2025, Roulette : lancement des quatuors à cordes de Zorn par le JACK Quartet.
- Barbara Hannigan Sings Zorn, November Music Festival, 9 novembre.
- Ikue Mori, John Zorn, Brian Marsella, Jim Staley, Cyro Baptista, The Stone, New York, november 2.
- New Masada Quartet, Village Vanguard, december 15.

Texte : 
- El universo de John Zorn se expande, El Pais

Comptes-rendus :
Jazzaldia nel segno di Parker e Zorn, Giornal de la musica.

Chroniques de disque
- Secret Chiefs 3, Xaphan, Book of Angels Vol.9 (Progarchives).
- John Zorn, The Hermetic Organ, vol.12 (Progarchives).

Courte vidéo :
- Barbara Hannigan à propos de Hannigan Sings Zorn, vol.1.


Painkiller : Samsara

 

Painkiller: Samsara [#9316]

Originally formed in 1991, PainKiller is a legendary trio that forged a completely unique language blending jazz, metal, grindcore, ambient, dub, and so much more. Recording again for the first time in over a quarter century, these three master musicians have come up with an intense new musical direction. Mick Harris, performing on his trademark electronics, has created a rich tapestry of beats and sounds that have inspired Laswell and Zorn to some exciting new heights. Samsara presents three old friends exploring some bold new sounds.

(November 2024)


Audio - The Roulette Tapes - John Zorn & Michihiro Sato, 1985

 


mardi 13 août 2024

New Masada Quartet, vol.3

 

À paraître en octobre.

 New Masada Quartet, Volume Three [#9315]

This long-awaited third volume featuring John Zorn's newest and most exciting ensemble, New Masada Quartet was recorded live at Roulette, one of Zorn's home bases in NYC. White hot and razor sharp, an intense electricity is in the air from the very first note. Resplendent with burning solos, telepathic group interaction, heartfelt lyricism, hypnotic grooves, and of course Zorn’s ever-surprising conducting techniques, this is truly one of the most transcendent sets they have yet performed. With an attentive and enthusiastic packed house cheering the musicians on to greater and greater heights, a crackling live energy brings the Masada music to life like never before. This is Masada at its passionate and virtuosic best! Essential.
(October 2024)

New Masada Quartet, Volume Three: Live at Roulette
Acharei Mot  |  Karaim  |  Dalquiel  |  Rahtiel  |  Mibi  |  Sansanah



mercredi 7 août 2024

Vidéo - John Zorn, Road Runner | Ojai Music Festival

 


En vrac (153) - Juin-juillet 2024

 

Photos :
- Love Songs Live.
- John Zorn, Varsovie.
- New Masada Quartet, 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5.
- John Zorn, Metz.
- Barbara Hannigan, JACK Quartet, Sae Hashimoto, Brian Marsella, Jorge Roeder, Ches Smith, Festival di Spoleto.
- Festival Jazzaldia : Brian Marsella Trio, New Masada Quartet, Simulacrum, Lage/Riley, Incerto, Chaos Magick : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14

Chroniques de disques :
- Bagatelles, vol.13-16 (The Free Jazz Collective).
- Spy Vs. Spy (Burning Ambulance).

Courtes vidéos
 :
- New Masada Quartet et Brian Marsella Trio, Warsaw Summer Jazz Days.
- New Masada Quartet, Metz.
- Barbara Hannigan chante Starcatcher, Festival di Spoleto.

Concerts:
- Cobra, Roulette, 11 octobre 2024.

Comptes-rendus :
John Zorn at Jazzaldia 2024 in San Sebastián (UK Jazz News).


vendredi 26 juillet 2024

Painkiller - Resurrection

 
À paraître en novembre : 












(Ce n'est pas la pochette définitive)

Hannigan Sings Zorn Volume Two


À paraître en septembre :

Hannigan Sings Zorn Volume Two.
Volume Two documenting Barbara Hannigan’s collaboration with Downtown alchemist John Zorn presents four dramatic pieces for voice and ensemble—three composed expressly for Hannigan! Liber Loagaeth, a meditative composition for voice and string quartet that lies somewhere between a spell and a prayer—Star Catcher, a powerful tour-de-force for voice, piano, and rhythm section—Ab Eo, Quod, scored for voice, cello, vibes, electronics, and drums—and a Zorn classic, Pandora’s Box, his dramatic take on the Lulu legend, and who better to interpret it than the definitive 21st century Lulu—Barbara Hannigan! A fabulous and varied program highlighting the productive and inspiring relationship of one of the world’s greatest sopranos with one of our most adventurous and uncompromising composers! 1. Liber Loagaeth 2. Star Catcher 3. Ab Eo, Quod 4. Pandora's Box.



lundi 24 juin 2024

Vidéo - New Masada Quartet - Sansanah - 5/24/24 - Roulette

 

 

Vidéo - New Masada Quartet - Mibi - 5/24/24 - Roulette

Vidéo - New Masada Quartet - Rahtiel - 5/24/24 - Roulette

 

 

En vrac (152) - Mai 2024

 
Photos :
- John Zorn & New Masada Quartet, Porgy&Bess (2024/04/30).
- John Zorn à Turin : 1 - 2.
- New Masada Quartet, Turin.
- John Zorn signe le vinyle du New Masada Quartet.
- Programme du concert de Barbara Hannigan et Bertrand Chamayou avec Jumalattaret.

Courtes vidéos :
- New Masada Quartet, Ljubljana.
- New Masada Quartet, Porgy&Bess.

Concerts :
- Barbara Hannigan, Jumalattaret, Montréal, 26 novembre 2024.
- New Masada Quartet, Metz, 6 juillet.

Chroniques de disques:
- The Classic Guide to Strategy, vol.4 (Guts of Darkness).

Compte-rendu :
- Concerto: John Zorn + New Masada Quartet (tomtomrock.it).
- John Zorn & New Masada kvartet u ljubljanskom Cankarjevom doma – virtuozi na djelu (mixeta.net).


Vidéo - Cobra John Zorn 70th Birthday 9/3/23 San Francisco, CA

 

 

Hannigan Sings Zorn Volume One

 

John Zorn: Hannigan Sings Zorn Volume One [#9311]
A remarkable meeting of two musical forces of nature finally available on recording! Barbara Hannigan is one of the most fearless and passionate performers in the classical world, and here she sings a challenging program of Zorn compositions with the virtuoso pianist Stephen Gosling. Featured here is the long-awaited recording of Jumalattaret, a song cycle in praise of nine Finnish Goddesses out of Sami Shamanism, and Split the Lark, Zorn’s tribute to the magical American poet Emily Dickinson. Using a variety of musical techniques and genres, the music moves from lyrical folk-like simplicity to more complex atonal and textural pyrotechnics. Included as a bonus is a rare piece of juvenilia: the charming surrealistic song Nazdar, Poupon, Nazdar. Composed circa 1971, when Zorn was about 17 years old, it is a very early example of Zorn’s multi layered genre smashing. In its brief twominute duration it contains traditional, proportional and graphic notation, and touches upon tonality, atonality, Messiaen birdsong, jazz, cartoon music, lyricism, French recitativo, whispering, vocalise, and vocal noises.
(July 2024)


 

Brian Marsella Trio, Ballades

 
John Zorn: Ballades [#9310]
This third CD from the dynamic piano trio of Brian Marsella, Jorge Roeder, and Ches Smith is a delightful surprise—and one of Zorn’s greatest achievements. Exploring a wide variety of tempi, moods, and feelings the compositions dive deeply into the parameters of melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture, stretching the ballade format to its limits and beyond. The trio, three essential members of Zorn’s inner circle, performs with passion, imagination, virtuosity, and a telepathic improvisational interplay at the very highest level. A stunning collection of modern Ballades performed by three of the greatest young musicians in the Downtown scene. Essential!
(July 2024)



Her Melodious Lay

 

John Zorn//Julian Lage / Gyan Riley, Her Melodious Lay [#9309]
Julian Lage and Gyan Riley have a magical rapport, a deep mutual respect, and have recorded some of Zorn’s most melodious and intimate compositions. In addition to the many books of music written for their trio with Bill Frisell, they have also worked together as a duo on The Bagatelles (2015), Midsummer Moons (2017), Book Beri’ah (2019), and Quatrain (2023). For this fifth duo CD Zorn turns again to William Shakespeare for inspiration and has composed a varied collection of ballads, dances, lullabies, and fantasies that will delight, stimulate, and inspire. Her Melodious Lay contains nine poetic, through-composed pieces that blend classical, folk, jazz, film music, and more into a strikingly dramatic musical vision. Modern guitar music at its very best!
(June 2024)


 

samedi 22 juin 2024

The Hermetic Organ, Vol. 13, Biennale Musica Venezia


À paraître en août :

John Zorn, The Hermetic Organ, Vol. 13, Biennale Musica Venezia.
Zorn’s first appearance at the world renowned Venice Biennale was a spectacular one. Invited to perform The Hermetic Organ at the famed 17th century Palazzo Pisano, he was surprised to find two small antique organs opposite one another on the small stage of its intimate concert hall. His performance that day was one of the very best Offices of The Hermetic Organ—a wild, acoustic affair that takes full advantage of the rich reeds, flutes, and horns of these two outstanding instruments. Zorn ran back and forth between them, manipulating the stops with remarkable imagination and agility. There are difference tones and sonic cross talk here that sound absolutely electronic. A spectacular addition to one of Zorn’s very best CD series, now in its thirteenth volume. 1. Satyricon 2. Epistola.



Julian Lage/Gyan Riley/Bill Frisell, Lamentations

À paraître en août : 
John Zorn // Julian Lage/Gyan Riley/Bill Frisell, Lamentations.

Zorn’s lush and seductive compositions for the magical trio of Frisell-Lage-Riley are some of his most beautiful 21st century creations, and this seventh CD in their ever-expanding series is their best yet. A dramatic and colorful tribute to the expressive Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, Lamentations contains four extended pieces that unfold like exotic flowers—gorgeous music with a dark philosophical edge. These master musicians—three of the greatest guitarists in the world—work together with a profound symbiosis, forging a unique orchestral sound world unlike any other. Stunningly beautiful music that will make you think, dream, and that will nourish your soul. 1. With Blinding Sight 2. A Clown in the Moon 3. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night 4. Close of Day.

lundi 6 mai 2024

En vrac (151) - Avril 2024

 

Photos :
- John Zorn, Steve Coleman, Christian McBride, Ches Smith : 1 - 2
- Day of Zorn II.
- New Masada Quartet : 1 - 2 - 3 (48 photos)

Chroniques de disque :
- PainKiller - Buried Secrets (Metal Academy).
- John Zorn/Chaos Magick, Parrhesiastes (The Free Jazz Collective).

Courtes vidéos :
- New Masada Quartet, Turin.

Discours de John Zorn lors de la rentrée universitaire annuelle de la New School le 17 mai.


vendredi 12 avril 2024

En vrac (150) - Mars 2024

 

Photos
- Entrevue John Zorn, Down Beat, 1988.
- Chaos Magick et Simulacrum, Roulette, 3 mars 2024 : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Courtes vidéos :
- Chaos Magick et Simulacrum, Roulette, 3 mars 2024 : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Articles :
- John Zorn, trêve de bagatelles, dossier dans Citizenjazz.
- Mapping the Tzadik Universe, Qobuz.

Concerts :
- New Masada Quartet, Turin 28 avril.

Chroniques de disques :
- Incerto, Full Phatom Five / Homenaje a Remedios Varo (Jazz Infos France).
- Painkiller - Zornfest@knittingfactory 3 september 1993 (Tzadikology).


samedi 16 mars 2024

dimanche 3 mars 2024

En vrac (149) - Février 2024


Photos
:
- John Zorn, Julian Lage, Gyan Riley, Bill Frisell en studio.
-
John Zorn, Julian Lage, Gyan Riley en studio.
- John Zorn en studio.

Chroniques de disques :
- John Zorn/Bill Laswell, The cleansing (Sens critique).
- Torture Garden, 1991 (Kerrang).
- John Zorn/Bill Laswell, Memoria (Guts of darkness).
- John Zorn, 50th birthday celebration Vol.9: The classic guide to strategy Volume Three (Guts of darkness).
- John Zorn, On the torment of saints, the casting of spells and the evocation of spirits (Guts of darkness).

Concerts :
- Sam Eastmond and John Zorn’s Bagatelles, Cheltenham, Grande-Bretagne, 5 mai.
- John Zorn - Christian McBride - Steve Coleman - Ches Smith, Roulette, 1er avril.
- Barbara Hannigan chante Jumalattaret : Berlin, 9 mai; Naples, 11 mai; Toronto, 28 novembre.
- New Masada Quartet, Roulette, 24 mai (10h et 22h).

Nouvelles pièces de concert:
Reductio Ad Absurdum (2023) • duration: 10'
Apogogic aphorisms for two performers who double on violin and viola accompanied by an improvising rhythm section of bass and drums.
violin/viola; violin/viola; with improvising rhythm section of bass and drums

Hamlet (2024) • duration: 10'
The tragedy of a profound inner conflict. A dramatic string trio inspired by Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.
vn, vla, vcl 
 
Philosophical Investigations II (2024) • duration: 10'
Ein Sprachspiel—A Language-Game for violin, cello, and piano inspired by the late works of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Referencing Brahms Piano Trio No 1, it can be played attacca after the 2022 composition Philosophical Investigations, or as a stand alone piece.
vn, vcl, pno
 
Livre :
-
John Zorn’s File Card Works: Hypertextual Intermediality in Composition and Analysis (Amazon).

Vinyl :
- New Masada Quartet, vol. 1.

Vidéo - John Zorn - Spillane - Live at the Whitney Museum, NYC December 10, 1986

 

 

The Hermetic Organ Volume 12 - The Bosch Requiem

À paraître en avril : 

John Zorn, The Hermetic Organ Volume 12 - The Bosch Requiem.
Recorded at the Grote Kerk in Den Bosch as part of Zorn’s 70th birthday celebration at November Music in Den Bosch, this exciting performance pays tribute to one of Zorn’s seminal influences—the 15th century painter Hieronymus Bosch. Performing on two different organs simultaneously, running from one to the other, this is one of the most bizarre installments in the entire Hermetic Organ series. The CD begins with a rare private performance of Zorn alone in the church exploring and stretching the organ’s capabilities. For the evening performance, A Pilgrimage Through Hell, Zorn’s dear friend and colleague of over thirty years John Medeski joins as his organ assistant, and the two of them literally pull out all the stops! 1. Part One: Crossing the River Styx 2. Part Two: A Pilgrimage Through Hell.



jeudi 8 février 2024

En vrac (148) - Janvier 2024

 

 Photos et courts vidéos :
-  JohnZorn et companie, Improvisational Tribute to Derek Bailey, Roulette, 25-27 janvier : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6.

 Concerts :
- Chaos Magick + Simulacrum, Roulette, 3 mars.
- New Masada Quartet, Lage/Riley, Hermetic Organ, St. Pölten, Austriche, 4 juillet.

Comptes-rendus:
- John Zorn, The Hermetic Organ, Venise, octobre 2023 (The Free Jazz Collective).

Chroniques de disques
- Incerto, Homenaje A Remedios Varo (Jazz Desk).
- John Zorn / Bill Laswell,  Memoria (Jazz Trail).
- John Zorn, Nothing Is As Real As Nothing (The Free Jazz Collective).
- Masada - Coffret 30th anniversary edition (Tzadikology).
- Forro Zinho (Forro in the dark plays Zorn) (Tzadikology).
- Simulacrum, The true discoveries of witches and demons (Tzadikology).
- Simulacrum, Inferno (Tzadikology).
- Spike Orchestra, Cerberus, Book of Angels vol. 26 (Tzadikology).
- John Zorn, Madrigals (Tzadikology).

Archives :
- Programme d'un concert à l'occasion du prix Schuman, avec le Book of Angels, Cobra...

Entrevue :
- The Art and Design World of Heung-Heung Chin (entrevue avec Chippy Heung-Heung Chin) (The Free Jazz Collective).

Vinyl :
- Masada Book 3 - The Book Beri'ah, Recueil présentant 10 titres (un de chaque album) du Book Beri'ah. Disponible chez DMG.

 

mardi 30 janvier 2024

Vidéo - John Zorn @ Basilica 09.09.23


Basilique Saint Mary's de Minneapolis, 9 septembre 2023




samedi 20 janvier 2024

En vrac (147) - Décembre 2023

 

Photos :
- Zorn@70 à Mexico :
    Simulacrum : 1
    Divers/Musiciens sur scène : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 (50 photos) - 10 (70 photos)
    Incerto : 1 - 2
    New Electric Masada : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7
    Chaos Magick : 1
- Archives : John Zorn au Japon.

Courts vidéos :
- Zorn@70 à Mexico :
    New Masada Quartet : 1 - 2 -
    Simulacrum : 1
    New Electric Masada : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
    Chaos Magick : 1 - 2
    Divers : 1

Textes et comptes-rendus :
- John Zorn @ 70: A Very Personal Tribute to America's Most Prolific Composer (Bill's Substack).
- John Zorn e invitados embelesaron al público con armonía y virtuosismo (Noticias de hoy).
- El compositor de vanguardia John Zorn celebra sus 70 anos con dos conciertos en el Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris (Mexicanisimo.com).
- Zorn 70 @ Teatro de la Ciudad (Mehaceruido.com).

Chroniques de disques :
- Chaos Magick, Parrhesiastes (Prog Archives).

Concerts  :
- John Zorn (Quatrain, Suite for piano, Incerto, Simulacrum, Chaos Magick, New Masada Quartet) à San Sébastian, 26-27-28 juillet.

Films :
- ZORN I, II, III en Allemagne et en Autriche en 2024.


Audio - Zorn I, II, III - Interview avec Mathieu Amalric

 

 

Vidéo - Mathieu Amalric l'interview - Zorn I, II et III

 

 

Audio - John Zorn's Hu Die performed by Bill Frisell and Fred Frith April 23, 1987 at The Knitting Factory