Birthday Celebration
Zion 80 :  The Book Beri'ah Vol 8--Hod
Cat. # 5108
Released Aug 2019
cd time - 68:37
US Price $19.00
 
The brainchild of guitarist Jon Madof, Zion80 is a dynamic 10-piece ensemble that explores the Jewish tradition through the lenses of afro-beat, funk, rock and jazz. Drums and percussion drive this tight band of horns and guitars into a polyrhythmic intensity as driving grooves blend with the madness of the Downtown scene. Spiritual, grooving and endlessly exciting, this is essential Jewish music for the 21st century. With Zorn guesting on one intense track, “Hod” is a dynamic highpoint to the Beri’ah series! Masada meets afro-beat.
 
 
Personnel:
Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz: Bass
Yoshie Fruchter: Guitar
Frank London: Trumpet
Jessica Lurie: Baritone Sax, Alto Sax, Flute
Jon Madof: Guitar
Brian Marsella: Keyboards
Greg Wall: Tenor Sax
John Zorn: Sax
Yuval Lion: Drums
Zach Mayer: Baritone Sax
Marlon Sobol: Percussion