John Zorn
The Dreamers

Sometimes they return (me), sometimes they never left (John Zorn).

John Zorn is always a raging river and always will be; by now, there’s little surprise in the Zornian production. In March of this year, Zorn & Company bring forth another gem, this time of diamond.

After the stormy experiences of "Six Litanies for Heliogabalus" and the chaos of the "Naked City" project, and more, he continues what "The Gift" (2001) hinted at. The fusion of styles such as jazz, free-jazz, ethnic, minimalism, klezmer, funk, boogie is all the passion and beauty of music and demonstrates the realization of an artist who month after month becomes greater, ever more important and indispensable to a musical landscape trapped
by classic canons and commercial security.

The melodies take form without unraveling too much, an essential album in its integrity and stylistic robustness. Piano riffs that are out of this world, Caribbean guitar strums, and vibraphone touches that add a fairy-tale touch here and there, with saxophone screams and methodical percussion.  
11 tracks united by an ever-new and unmistakable style of a John Zorn whom we were already forgetting for his brighter works.

From the opening track, you can understand how Zorn and colleagues have changed direction, goal, and the means to reach it. My favorite album piece without a doubt is "Anulikwutsayl", the longest track of the album, albeit "only" about 9 minutes. An album that has nothing to do with the seriousness of the "Books of Angels", nor with the fabulous "Naked City". Albums that can be called into question in certain respects are "The Gift", as already mentioned, and some references might relate to the discussion of Masada.

Without going on too long, I recommend everyone to purchase this fabulous album. Those who do not know Zorn can start with this "The Dreamers", an album in its complexity (talking about John Zorn) also accessible to laymen.  

Below is the complete tracklist:

1.    Mow Mow
2.    Uluwati
3.    A Ride on Cottonfair
4.    Anulikwutsayl
5.    Toys
6.    Of Wonder and Certainty (for Lou Reed)
7.    Mystic Circles
8.    Nekashim
9.    Exodus
10.  Forbidden Tears
11.  Raksasa

Contributors to the production of "The Dreamers" on the Tzadik label:

Joey Baron Drums
Trevor Dunn Bass
Marc Ribot Guitars
Jamie Saft Keyboards
Kenny Wollesen Vibes
John Zorn Alto Sax
Cyro Baptista Percussion

John Zorn is a world...

I take the opportunity to wish happy holidays to all Debaserians, this is a gift I give to you all... again happy holidays...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS DEBASER