John Zorn - Mount Analogue
Tzadik, 2012, cat. # 7394
Cyro Baptista: Percussion, Prayer Bells, Vocals
Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz: Bass, Oud, Gimbri, Vocals
Tim Keiper: Calabash, Drums, Percussion, Orchestral Bells, Vocals
Brian Marsella: Piano, Organ, Vocals
Kenny Wollesen: Vibraphone, Chimes, Vocals
Drawing inspiration from the life and work of the towering spiritual figure Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, Mount Analogue is one of Zorn’s greatest creations. Taking the form of a mystical journey, the music jumps from one world to another weaving a rich tapestry that blends world music, jazz, contemporary classical and more. Featuring Cyro Baptista’s fabulous quartet Banquet of the Spirits augmented by the brilliant Kenny Wollesen on vibes, this is the latest volume in Zorn’s mystic series, and a major new extended composition. Described as aural cinema, even after thirty years Zorn’s file card pieces have never been equalled. A masterwork!
