Concerts:
- Lage/Riley, Brian Marsella Trio, New Masada Quartet, 1er juin, Festival Enter Enea, Pologne.
Chronique de disques :
- John Zorn, Prolegomena (Rock the Body Electric).
- Moonchild, Songs without Words (2006) (Thrashocore).
- Entrevue avec Brian Marsella.
- The Great God Plan by Painkiller, A to Z Media.
- Giorno della Memoria, Kristallnacht di John Zorn come opera sonora della Shoah (Jour du Souvenir, Kristallnacht de John Zorn comme l'œuvre sonore de la Shoah) (musicleter.it).
À paraître en mars :
From March to May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were eventually collected into a book of music he called The Bagatelles. Volume 7 is a remarkable solo piano performance by Brian Marsella who has become a lynchpin of Zorn’s crew of musical masters. Blending classical and jazz into an exhilarating and varied suite, Brian presents a group of thirteen Bagatelles as a beautiful set of theme and variations. This is piano virtuosity at its finest—a profound exploration into the world of Zorn’s Bagatelles.
1. Bagatelle #263
2. Bagatelle #290
3. Bagatelle #151
4. Bagatelle #292
5. Bagatelle #72
6. Bagatelle #96
7. Bagatelle #112
8. Bagatelle #110
9. Bagatelle #289
10. Bagatelle #238
11. Bagatelle #111
12. Bagatelle #121
13. Bagatelle #176
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
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.
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 |
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The Bagatelles Vol. 2 - Erik Friedlander and Michael Nicolas |
The Bagatelles Vol. 3 - Trigger |
The Bagatelles Vol. 4 - Ikue Mori |
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
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