John Zorn Resource

Track Listing 

1.  Alea Iacta Est Part I  19:42
2.  Alea Iacta Est Part II 10:10
3.  Alea Iacta Est Part III  6:12
4.  Alea Iacta Est Part IV 6:08
 

Personnel 

Brian Marsella - Piano
Sae Hashimoto - Vibraphone on Part I
Jorge Roeder - Bass
Ches Smith - Drums

Production 

All Music Composed, Arranged and Conducted by John Zorn
Producer - John Zorn
Associate Producer - Kazunori Sugiyama 
Recorded and mixed December 17 to 19, 2025 by Ryan Streber at Oktaven, Mount Vernon, NY
Mastered by Scott Hull 
Obi Photo: Caesar Crossing The Rubicon
Digi Photos: 2nd Century Greco-Roman Gaming Dice
Design by Chippy (Heung-Heung Chin)
 

TZADIK Blurb 

Composed from 2020 to 2024, Alea Iacta Est (The Die is Cast) is one of Zorn’s most challenging masterworks—a complex and varied piano concerto that runs the gamut of moods, styles, and tempi. Performed brilliantly by four of the most trusted and passionate interpreters of his work—the trio of Brian Marsella, Jorge Roeder, Ches Smith, with guest star Sae Hashimoto on vibraphone on one track—this stunning new work is an essential piece of the Zorn puzzle. Astonishing!

 Series:  Archival Series

Catalogue Number:  TZ329

Release Date:  April 17, 2026.