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John Zorn: Cobra

John Zorn: Cobra

Wendy Eisenberg, Mary Halvorson, Will Greene, Brian Marsella, John Medeski, Michael Nicolas, Trevor Dunn, Simon Hanes, Sae Hashimoto, Dave Lombardo, Aaron Edgcomb & Kenny Wollesen

Sun   Apr   02   2023 - 10:00 PM Tennessee Theatre

 

 

One of John Zorn’s earliest and most enduring accomplishments was discovering new ways to advance the practice of free improvisation in an era where it was potentially heading toward a creative cul-de-sac. Zorn didn’t merely find a way to recontextualize and sustain musical interest with free improv; he also helped initiate a still ongoing exploration of how to stretch, repurpose, or invigorate the practice in general. The stylistic diversity of the performers for this event is par for the course, with figures from heavy metal, post-punk, contemporary classical, and post-bop commingling.

COBRA   

mary halvorson, guitar

wendy eisenberg, guitar

will greene, guitar

brian marsella, piano

john medeski, organ

mike nicolas, cello

trevor dunn, acoustic bass

simon hanes, electric bass

sae hashimoto, percussion & vibes

ches smith, drums

aaron edgcomb, drums

kenny wollesen, drums

john zorn, prompter

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