Electric Masada

Musical Group

Forfans of avant-garde and experimental jazz, listeners who enjoy fusion of klezmer, rock and electronic elements, and followers of john zorn.
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Electric Masada is the electric ensemble associated with John Zorn's Masada songbook, known for mixing free jazz, klezmer, rock and electronics in live performances.

Led by John Zorn; interprets compositions from the Masada songbook with electric instrumentation and high-profile collaborators. Releases include live recordings such as At the Mountains of Madness and a volume in Zorn's 50th Birthday Celebration series.

Two positive DeBaser reviews praise Electric Masada's fusion of free jazz, klezmer, rock and electronics. Reviewers highlight the band's live energy, adventurous arrangements and top-tier collaborators. Recommended starting points are the live albums At the Mountains of Madness and the 50th Birthday Celebration volume.