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Madof, Jon Trio (w/ Yoshie Fruchter / Nate Rappaport): Netzach (Tzadik)

Guitarist Jon Madof leads bassist Yoshie Fruchter and drummer Nate Rappaport, with percussionist Moshe Sobol, in a powerful trio blending Jewish melodic traditions, surf guitar, jazz improvisation, post-rock, punk and metal, balancing lyrical passages, heavy riffs and open improvisation in a compact extension of Madof's work with Rashanim and Zion80.
 

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Personnel:



Yoshie Fruchter-bass

Jon Madof-guitar

Nate Rappaport-drums

Moshe Sobol-percussion

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UPC: 702397406327

Label: Tzadik
Catalog ID: CD-TZA-4063
Squidco Product Code: 37701

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2026
Country: USA
Packaging: Digipack - 3 panel
Recorded at Orange Music Studio in West Orange, New Jersey, by James Dellatacoma.
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Artist Biographies

"Yoshie Fruchter is a guitar, bass, oud player and composer whose band, Pitom (Tzadik Records) has received critical acclaim from Jazz Times magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Guitar Player Magazine and many more. The unique blend of rock, jazz, experimental and jewish styles in his playing and composing is a defining characteristic of his music. He has toured the US and Europe with Pitom and other groups, playing the Atlantique Jazz Festival in France, the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival, Saalfelden Jazz Festival in Austria and others. He recently released an album on the new Jewish record label Blue Thread Music of post-rock arrangements of old cantorial recordings entitled Schizophonia.

Yoshie is also a sought-after freelance musician in New York City in bands ranging in style from acoustic world music to heavy metal and has performed with John Zorn, Cyro Baptista, and Frank London, among many others."

-Yoshie Fruchter Website (https://www.yoshiefruchter.com/biography)
9/29/2026

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"Guitarist/composer Jon Madof's musical collaborations cover the spectrum of the vibrant New York City music scene, from recordings and sold-out shows with John Zorn and Marc Ribot to genre-busting work alongside Frank London, Matisyahu and others.

With his "Jewish power trio" Rashanim, he has recorded extensively for John Zorn's Tzadik label; Jon performs extensively throughout the US and Europe.Madof was born into a musical household in Philadelphia in 1974.

He started on trombone at a young age before switching to guitar in his teens. A love of classic rock first fueled his passion for music, which gave way to an obsession with jazz when he attended Oberlin College.

After finishing school, he moved back to Philadelphia to study with jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno. There he met bassist Michael Taylor, and the two formed the Taylor/Madof Group, exploring improvised music with roots stretching from funk to the avant-garde.

In 2000, Jon and his wife moved to Brooklyn, where he formed Rashanim and began working with other NYC musicians."

-AAE Music (https://www.aaemusic.com/artist/jon-madof/)
9/29/2026

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"Nate Rappaport is a drummer and composer whose work thrives on blending mystical teachings, cultural rhythms, and a deep connection to nature and the divine. His latest project, "The Primordial Sessions," invites listeners into a whimsical and spiritual soundscape that bridges meditative traditions with improvisational drumming.

Nate can be seen performing The Primordial Sessions at various local venues around New York City.

Nate's musical path has been enriched by his studies at The New School, where he trained under many renowned teachers (Reggie Workman, Anat Cohen, Billy Martin, etc.), becoming especially close with renowned teacher Amir Ziv, immersing himself in the worlds of cultural and harmonic rhythms; shaping his unique approach to percussion and composition.

In every performance and composition, Nate brings a rich fusion of the mystical and the musical, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience.Film Scores

In addition to his live performances, Nate also composes for film, lending his musical language to a variety of artistic short films, including "Skin", "The Suicide Convention", "Acromegaly", and "Isabelle."Collaborations

In addition to his own project, Nate collaborates with a range of musical groups, such as The Jon Madof Trio, Zusha, and Moshe Sobol Band, etc., showcasing his versatility and collaborative spirit.Jon Madof Trio

Nate is a member of the Jon Madof Trio, led by legendary guitarist and longtime John Zorn collaborator Jon Madof. Nate is featured on the trio's album "Netzach," out now on Tzadik Records."

-Nate Rappaport Website (https://www.naterappaport.com/#about)
9/29/2026

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"Moshe Sobol is a professional musician, drummer, percussionist, Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in the state of New York. Moshe's musical pedigree runs in the family. His father was a master clarinetist, concert producer, and educator and his mother is a concert pianist and teacher who continues to make contributions to the field of music education for special learners."

-Moshe Sobol Website (https://www.moshesobol.com/about)
9/29/2026

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