Encore Records

John Zorn

Interzone

Zorn’s tribute to William S Burroughs is released at long last !

Norah Jones

Featuring

In the wake of her 2002 blockbuster debut, Norah Jones became an in-demand duet partner, popping up on albums from all manners of musicians.

This compilation helpfully rounds up 18 of these guest appearances, including a cut by the Jones-fronted country cabaret outfit the Little Willies, and what impresses is the range of collaborators and the consistency of the music.

Anybody who called Norah up for a duet was clearly smitten by her way with slow-burning seduction, as they almost without fail cast her in that role for their own recordings, smoothing out rough edges or adding some sultry sophistication.

Wyatt / Atzmon / Stephen

For the Ghosts Within

New Robert Wyatt project.

The album is chiefly composed of jazz standards such as “In a Sentimental Mood” and “What a Wonderful World”, made in collaboration with the saxophonist Gilad Atzmon and the violinist Ros Stephen.

The interpretations aren’t so much radical as gently estranged, with Wyatt’s voice drifting through the songs like a good-natured wraith, accompanied by Stephen’s reflective violin and Atzmon’s deft, Middle Eastern-themed clarinet and sax.

John Zorn

What Thou WIlt

Composed in 1999 at the turning of the millennium, Contes de Fées is one of Zorn’s classical masterworks.

A powerful violin concerto with a virtuosic and lyrical solo part and dramatic, colorful orchestral accompaniment, it receives its best performance to date by the Tanglewood Orchestra under the baton of Ryan McAdams and features the remarkable soloist Stephanie Nussbaum.

Also included are two intense pieces of Crowleana, the bizarre and expansive solo piano piece . ? . and the whirlwind numerological miniature for three celli dedicated to the legendary new music virtuoso Fred Sherry 777, which maestro Charles Wuorinen considers one of Zorn’s most remarkable works.

Soft Machine

Bundles

Digitally remastered edition of this 1975 album from the celebrated Jazz/Rock/Prog outfit.

The album was the band’s first for EMI’s Harvest label and featured a line-up of Mike Ratledge, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Roy Babbington and new member Allan Holdsworth.

John Zorn / Richard Foreman

Astronome

Multi-camera live dvd of the sold out performance of Zorn’s controversial opera ‘Astronome’.

Staged by Richard Foreman.

Masada String Trio

Haborym - Book Of angels Vol. 16

The magical interplay and incredible virtuosity of this exhilarating trio of string masters has made it one of the most beloved and acclaimed of all Masada ensembles.

Back now by popular demand for their first studio recording in over five years, their telepathic interplay and endless creativity had never been stronger. Ten more tunes from the rich and inventive Book of Angels featuring moody ballads, hypnotic grooves, intense burners and of course the trademark lyricism of the Masada songbook performed by one of the most acclaimed contemporary ensembles in the world.

Lee Ritenour

6 String Theory

On his new release 6 String Theory, Ritenour is among twenty legendary world class guitarists who guest on the recording.

Joining him in this tribute to the guitar, the all-star line-up includes:
BB King, George Benson, John Scofield, Steve Lukather, Vince Gill, Slash, Pat Martino, Mike Stern, Neal Schon, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Taj Majal, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa and a few more !

Blending rock, blues, jazz, acoustic, country and classical, they come together for a seamless project that promises to take the listener on a musical journey and exploration of the guitar.

John zorn

The Goddess - Music for the Ancient of Days

Odes in celebration of women in myth, magick and ritual throughout the ages.

Features Trevor Dunn and Marc Ribot !

Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden

Jasmine

New studio recording by these two giants of jazz !