The 20th volume of the Book of Angels series is led by virtuoso guitarist Pet Metheny as he creatively plays John Zorn's compositions with a large assortment of instruments and electronics.
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Pat Metheny-acoustic guitar, electric guitar, baritone guitar, sitar guitar, tiples, bass, piano, keyboards, orchestrionic marimba, orchestra bells, bandoneon, percussion, electronics, flugelhorn
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UPC: 702397830726
Label: Tzadik
Catalog ID: CD-TZA-8307
Squidco Product Code: 17785
Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2013
Country: USA
Packaging: Digipack
Recorded at MSR Studio, in NYC, by Pat Metheny.
"Ever curious, courageous and endlessly creative, virtuoso guitarist and musical mastermind Pat Metheny takes on John Zorn's Masada songbook to create some of the most soulful and adventurous sounds yet heard in the Book of Angels series. Turn up the volume and revel in the breadth of imagination in these remarkable arrangements featuring Pat on a huge arsenal of instruments, and the powerful Antonio Sanchez on drums. Pat Metheny continues to surprise and experiment with new musical frontiers well into the 21st century. Released in coordination with Nonesuch, this is a match made in Heaven-essential!"-Tzadik
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Track Listing:
1. Mastema 7:20
2. Albim 9:07
3. Tharsis 5:54
4. Sariel 11:10
5. Phanuel 10:56
6. Hurmiz 6:13
Tzadik
Improvised Music
Jazz
Zorn. John
NY Downtown & Metropolitan Jazz/Improv
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Electronic Forms
Jazz & Improvisation Based on Compositions
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