Voices in the Wilderness
Studio album by
John Zorn
ReleasedMarch 25, 2003 (2003-03-25)
RecordedAugust, 2002–January, 2003
GenreJazz, klezmer
Length124:33
LabelTzadik
ProducerJohn Zorn
John Zorn chronology
Masada Guitars
(2003) 		Voices in the Wilderness
(2003) 		Chimeras
(2003)
Masada Anniversary chronology
Masada Guitars
(2003) 		Voices in the Wilderness
(2003) 		The Unknown Masada
(2003)

Masada Anniversary Edition Volume 2: Voices in the Wilderness is the second album in a series of five releases celebrating the 10th anniversary of John Zorn's Masada songbook project.[1] It features 24 compositions by Zorn, each performed by different ensembles.[2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[4]

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3½ stars.[3] The Klezmer Shack stated "for the wonderous ways in which these compositions are re-discovered and re-explored by a host of ensembles around the world, this collection becomes essential... This tribute only hints at the influence that Zorn and his Masada music have had internationally... This set is a wonderful starting point to get a sense of the music, or to enjoy its diversity and diverse interpretation.[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by John Zorn

Disc one
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Karaim"Pharaoh's Daughter4:19
2."Kisofim"Ben Perowsky Trio6:45
3."Meholalot"The Cracow Klezmer Band4:57
4."Lakom"Rova Saxophone Quartet4:07
5."Tekufah"Zony Mash6:23
6."Paran"Naftule's Dream5:10
7."Khebar"Mark Kramer2:20
8."Nevalah"Satlah3:39
9."Abidan"Jewlia Eisenberg3:53
10."Tirzah"Pachora5:06
11."Peliyot"Lemon Juice Quartet5:49
12."Shebuah"Steven Bernstein8:27
Disc two
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Ziphim"Medeski Martin and Wood7:16
2."Avodah"Rashanim5:32
3."Rokhev"Davka3:16
4."Tannaim"Tin Hat Trio3:29
5."Acharei Mot"Peter Apfelbaum7:32
6."Malkhut*"Mephista3:30
7."Kochot"Mike Patton3:47
8."Jair"Ben Goldberg Trio5:22
9."Ne'eman"The Wollesens6:54
10."Tahah"Professionales3:45
11."Tiferet"Jenny Scheinman5:02
12."Kedem"Jamie and Vanessa Saft7:29

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Tzadik catalogue
  2. ^ a b c Masada World: Voices in the Wilderness
  3. ^ a b Allmusic Album Entry accessed August 2, 2011.
  4. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1544. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
  5. ^ Klezmer Shack review accessed October 31, 2013
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