The Mysteries
Studio album by
John Zorn
ReleasedMarch 26, 2013
RecordedDecember 2012
GenreAvant-garde, Jazz, Contemporary classical music
Length48:32
LabelTzadik TZ 8306
ProducerJohn Zorn
John Zorn chronology
Lemma
(2013) 		The Mysteries
(2013) 		Tap: Book of Angels Volume 20
(2013)
The Gnostic Trio chronology
The Gnostic Preludes
(2012) 		The Mysteries
(2013) 		In Lambeth
(2013)

The Mysteries is an album composed by John Zorn and performed by Bill Frisell, Carol Emanuel and Kenny Wollesen which was recorded in New York City in December 2012 and released on the Tzadik label in March 2013.[1] The album is the second by the trio following 2012's The Gnostic Preludes.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
Free Jazz Collective[3]

Allmusic said "The Mysteries is another facet of this fine trio's persona as they elegantly yet inquisitively interpret these beautiful pieces by the composer. Their interplay is at such a high level, it feels nearly instinctive."[2] Martin Schray stated "The Mysteries is a very exciting follow-up to The Gnostic Preludes, particularly in its details. And again it is pure joy listening to the outstanding interplay of these master musicians."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by John Zorn

  1. "Sacred Oracle" – 5:35
  2. "Hymn of the Naassenes" – 5:05
  3. "Dance of Sappho" – 4:05
  4. "The Bacchanalia" – 2:56
  5. "Consolamentum" – 5:48
  6. "Ode to the Cathars" – 6:55
  7. "Apollo" – 3:27
  8. "Yaldabaoth" – 3:54
  9. "The Nymphs" – 10:47

Personnel

Production

References

  1. ^ Tzadik Catalog, accessed October 17, 2013
  2. ^ a b Jurek, T. Allmusic Review, accessed October 17, 2013
  3. ^ a b Schray, M. The Free Jazz Collective Review, Free Jazz Collective, September 5, 2013
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