John Zorn is a prolific avant-garde composer, arranger, producer, saxophonist, and multi-instrumentalist whose career has spanned several decades and traversed a diverse range of musical genres. Born on September 2, 1953, in New York City, Zorn is known for his eclectic and experimental musical approaches, combining elements of jazz, rock, classical, and improvisation to create a distinctive sound that eludes categorization. A crucial figure in the downtown music scene, his work has been celebrated for its innovation and daring spirit.

Zorn's discography is vast and varied, reflecting his restless creativity and commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical expression. Recent releases such as "PARRHESIASTES" and "Homenaje A Remedios Varo" continue his exploration of compositional techniques and thematic inspirations drawn from art, literature, and philosophy. His project "New Masada Quartet, Vol. 2" sees him revisiting and expanding upon the Jewish musical themes that have been a hallmark of his work, while "Multiplicities II: A Repository Of Non-existent Objects" showcases his love for the conceptual. Notable for his relentless output and collaborations with a who's who of the avant-garde scene, John Zorn remains an influential and enigmatic figure in contemporary music.

Genres

Avant-garde Jazz

Experimental

Free Improvisation

Free Jazz

Laboratorio

Tzadik

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Philip Glass

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Frank Zappa

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Dave Douglas

Swans

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Latest Release

New Masada Quartet, Vol. 3 - Live

John Zorn

Single - Released October 18, 2024