R_of_G
September 2nd, 2008, 07:30 AM
Today, Sept. 2, is the birthday of composer/musician John Zorn.
I cannot overstate how much admiration I have for Zorn. First and foremost, he is a brilliant composer. As a bandleader, Zorn's projects are among the most interesting and experimental I've ever encountered. Naked City, Masada, Electric Masada, Bar Kokhba, Cobra, the bands he assembled for The Gift and The Dreamers albums, Emergency, etc... All of Zorn's bands are comprised of some of the best musicians on the planet, and he gets the most out of them. He also happens to be a damn fine sax player.
Zorn is the master. His music may not appeal to everyone, though I think the catalog is so vast and so varied that given enough listening time, everyone will find something which appeals to them.
Happy Birthday JZ! I anticipate each new project like a kid at christmas.
I cannot overstate how much admiration I have for Zorn. First and foremost, he is a brilliant composer. As a bandleader, Zorn's projects are among the most interesting and experimental I've ever encountered. Naked City, Masada, Electric Masada, Bar Kokhba, Cobra, the bands he assembled for The Gift and The Dreamers albums, Emergency, etc... All of Zorn's bands are comprised of some of the best musicians on the planet, and he gets the most out of them. He also happens to be a damn fine sax player.
Zorn is the master. His music may not appeal to everyone, though I think the catalog is so vast and so varied that given enough listening time, everyone will find something which appeals to them.
Happy Birthday JZ! I anticipate each new project like a kid at christmas.