Release Date: 21 January, 2003
Audio CD
Tracks
- Abidan - Bill Frisell
- Kodashim - Tim Sparks
- Kedem - Marc Ribot
- Bikkurim - Bill Frisell
- Ravayah - Tim Sparks
- Hadasha - Marc Ribot
- Katzatz - Bill Frisell
- Kanah - Tim Sparks
- Hodaah - Marc Ribot
- Kisofim - Bill Frisell
- Sippur - Tim Sparks
- Sansanah - Marc Ribot
- Galgalim - Marc Ribot
- Elilah - Bill Frisell
- Kedushah - Tim Sparks
- Shevet - Marc Ribot
- Kochot - Bill Frisell
- Tzalim - Marc Ribot
- Kivah - Marc Ribot
- Avelut - Bill Frisell
- Moshaw - Marc Ribot
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Rating 4.5
Good but not Great...This is a good album but I don't find myself coming back for repeat listening like I do with the Masada quartet. All the guitarist are very good and interesting but the album lacks a coherence. Perhaps having all the Frisell songs together, then all the Ribot songs, etc. would've worked out a little better. The CD might also be improved upon with more guitar players in the mix. Ducret, Kaiser, Frith perhaps, etc. If you're into Masada - get it, if not, skip it.Sparks, Frisell, and Ribot play Jewish jazz on solo guitarThis is one of those rare Zorn albums that satisfies everyone. It's melodic and calm enough to please the squares who listen to music that makes them feel *good.* It's also exotic enough to justify putting this in the avant-garde category. If you're the typical Zorn fan, there's just enough weirdness here to make this a must-have for your collection.And it's a must for fans of jazz guitar. These three guys play beautifully, adding creative flourishes without losing the basic structure of each song. Buy this one and you'll listen to it over and over. It might get a little boring after the fifth or sixth time, but you'll keep returning to it as the years go by. Excellent!!!!!!Three great guitar players: Marc Ribot, Tim Sparks and Bill Frisell come together on one album to create beautiful guitar renditions of Masada songs. I've played this album for numerous people since I bought it and all who have heard it say it sounds "peaceful", "beautiful" or "relaxing", all of which I agree with. The song "Ravayah", played by Tim Sparks is one of the best guitar songs I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. Even though this disc is very pleasing to the ears, I would suggest that you start off with other Masada releases before you start here, that way you get a good feel of the band and their killer klezmer/jazz songs. Oh and if you get the chance to see them live....DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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