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In Search Of The Miraculous

Zorn with Rob Burger, Greg Cohen, Ben Perowsky, Kenny Wollesen and Shanir Blumenkranz in a work inspired by esoteric spiritual practices, white magic, ritual, traditional myths & ancient legends.

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Personnel:

Rob Burger-Piano, Organ

Greg Cohen-Acoustic Bass

Ben Perowsky-Drums

Kenny Wollesen-Vibraphone

Shanir Blumenkranz-Electric Bass

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UPC: 702397737926

Label: Tzadik
Catalog ID: CD-TZA-7379
Squidco Product Code: 12823

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2010
Country: USA
Packaging: Cardboard sleeve with insert
Recorded and mixed September/October 2009 at EastSide Sound, NYC by Marc Urselli. Mastered by Scott Hull.

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"Inspired by esoteric spiritual practices, white magic, ritual, traditional myths and ancient legends, Zorn brings together a life long interest in mysticism with powerful lyricism to fashion this dynamic and evocative series of Odes for the New Millennium. Featuring the landmark extended composition The Magus, one of Zorn's most exciting new works, the music takes on a scintillating new edge-dramatic, hypnotic and mysterious. Performed by the remarkable Alhambra Trio enhanced by special guests Kenny Wollesen on vibraphone, Carol Emanuel on harp and Shanir Blumenkranz on Fender bass, In Search of the Miraculous is a deeply moving listening experience-ecstatic music for young and old that touches on the sublime!"-Tzadik

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"Kenny Wollesen (born 1966) is an American drummer and percussionist.

Wollesen lives in New York City. He has recorded and toured with Tom Waits, Sean Lennon, Ron Sexsmith, Bill Frisell, Norah Jones, John Lurie, Myra Melford, Steven Bernstein, and John Zorn. He is a founding member of the New Klezmer Trio and a member of the Sex Mob and Himalayas groups. He also performs on the soundtrack to the popular children's show The Backyardigans.

Kenny grew up in Capitola, CA, studying at Aptos HS and spent many teenage years jamming with Donny McCaslin. He spent quality classroom time with flugelhornist and arranger Ray Brown at Cabrillo College. Kenny also arranges and studied vibraphone at Cabrillo."

-Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Wollesen)
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Track Listing:

1. Prelude : From A Great Temple 4:15

2. Sacred Dance (Invocation) 4:47

3. The Book Of Shadows 5:14

4. Affirmation 5:05

5. The Magus 9:08

6. Hymn For A New Millenium 5:31

7. Journey Of The Magicians 4:03

8. Mythic Etude 7:27

9. Postlude : Prayers And Enchantment 5:58

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