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For the uninitiated, some time ago, composer John Zorn - over a period of three months - composed some three hundred pieces and named each piece after some spiritual entity out of Jewish or Kabbal tradition. He has since been commissioning recorded performances of these pieces by various performers that he is associated with. The series so far is as follows:
1 - Ashtaroth - The Jamie Saft Trio - acoustic piano jazz
2 - Azazel - The Masada String Trio - violin, cello, and jazz bass
3 - Malphas - Mark Feldman & Sylie Courvoisier - piano/violin
4 - Orobas - Koby Israelite - eclectic rock
5 - Balas - Cracow Klezmer Band - klezmer
A sixth is scheduled to come out entitled Moloch - a recording of solo piano work by Uri Caine.
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I am totally fascinated by this collection of gorgeous music, titled after obscure spirits from the Jewish tradition. Do you have any insight into these characters? Any insight into how the music relates to these apparitions? Join the group and share your thoughts!
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Mark
09.19.06