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
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
John Zorn
Mary Halvorson
Will Greene
Brian Marsella
John Medeski
Michael Nicolas
Trevor Dunn
Simon Hanes
Sae Hashimoto
Aaron Edgcomb
Kenny Wollesen
