From March to May 2015 John Zorn wrote 300 new compositions collected in a book of music called The Bagatelles. This special marathon concert features 14 different ensembles performing over 50 compositions from Zorn’s expansive new book of music. Including core members of Zorn’s inner circle as well as exciting young players from the worlds of rock, jazz and classical music, the Bagatelles Marathon is a fascinating microcosm of the Zorn universe. Four hours of non-stop creativity featuring some of the most exciting musicians of New York City’s vibrant downtown community.
Artists
Masada
John Zorn, alto saxophone; Dave Douglas, trumpet; Greg Cohen, double bass; Joey Baron, drums
Sylvie Courvoisier & Mark Feldman
Sylvie Courvoisier, piano; Mark Feldman, violin
Mary Halvorson Quartet
Mary Halvorson, guitar; Miles Okazaki, guitar; Drew Gress, double bass; Tomas Fujiwara, drums
Craig Taborn solo
Craig Taborn, piano
Trigger
Will Greene, guitar; Simon Hanes, bass; Aaron Edgcomb, drums
Erik Friedlander & Michael Nicolas
Erik Friedlander, cello, Michael Nicolas, cello
John Medeski Trio
John Medeski, keyboards; Dave Fiuczynski, guitar; Calvin Weston, drums
Nova Quartet
John Medeski, piano, keyboards; Kenny Wollesen, vibraphone; Trevor Dunn, bass; Joey Baron, drums
Gyan Riley & Julian Lage
Gyan Riley, guitar; Julian Lage, guitar;
Brian Marsella Trio
Brian Marsella, piano; Trevor Dunn, bass; Kenny Wollesen, drums
Ikue Mori solo
Ikue Mori, live electronics
Kris Davis
Kris Davis, piano; Mary Halvorson, guitar; Drew Gress, double bass; Kenny Wollesen, drums
Peter Evans solo
Peter Evans, trumpet
Asmodeus
Marc Ribot, guitar; Trevor Dunn, bass; Kenny Grohowski, drums