John Zorn: Seven Sonnets

 John Zorn: Seven Sonnets [#9330]

Originally brought together in September 2015 to perform the Zorn “Bagatelles,” Julian Lage and Gyan Riley have become two of Zorn’s most trusted and soulful musical collaborators, having recorded over a dozen CDs of his compositions for acoustic guitars both in duo and in trio with Bill Frisell. “Seven Sonnets” is their sixth CD together as a duo and the music is a lovely series of compositions referencing early music, minimalism, contemporary classical, soundtracks, folk, jazz, and more. Two of the world’s most accomplished and acclaimed guitar virtuosos perform a beautiful book of original music inspired by the Sonnets of William Shakespeare. “Volume One” of Zorn’s musical Sonnets contains some of his loveliest and most intimate creations.

John Zorn: The Bagatelles Vol. 8—John Medeski Trio

 John Zorn: The Bagatelles Vol. 8—John Medeski Trio [#5224]

From March to May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were even- tually collected into a book of music he called “The Bagatelles.” Volume 8 presents the long-awaited premiere recording of John Medeski’s psychedelic organ trio. Featuring David Fiuczynski (Screaming Headless Torsos) in a striking Hendrix/Blood Ulmer mood and the powerhouse drummer G. Calvin Weston (Ornette Coleman, Lounge Lizards), the music is fierce, imaginative and endlessly creative. Touching on funk, jazz, psychedelic rock, metal and more—this is one of the most intense interpretations of the “Bagatelles” ever conceived. This music will sear your brain!! Essential.

Vidéo - John Zorn - The Tempest [2012] | International Contemporary Ensemble

 

 

Vidéo - John Zorn - Tempest [2012] | International Contemporary Ensemble

 (version tronquée)

 

Vidéo - John Zorn - Apophthegms [2012] | International Contemporary Ensemble

 

 

En vrac (168) décembre 2025 - janvier 2026

 

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).

 

The Bagatelles Vol. 7—Brian Marsella

 

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 

 

 

Vidéo - Uri Caine on Surviving a John Zorn Session

 

 

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