meditations on the tarot (2021)

Track Listing: 

1. The Sun  5:01 
2. The Star  2:38 
3. Temperance (Alchemy)  4:37 
4. The Emperor  3:36 
5. The Fool  3:35 
6. The Empress  5:44 
7. The Chariot  2:52 
8. The Moon  1:31 
9. Judgment  2:56
10.  The World  4:01
11. Justice  4:50
12. The Wheel  3:51
13. Strength  3:20

Personnel

Trevor Dunn: Bass 
Kenny Wollensen: Drums 
Brian Marsella: Piano 

Production

All music composed and produced by John Zorn 
Associate Producer - Kazunori Sugiyama 
Recorded and mixed May 6-8, 2021 by Marc Urselli at East SideSound, NYC 
Mastering by Scott Hull 
Design - Chippy (Heung-Heung Chin) 
 

TZADIK Blurb 

Brian Marsella’s dynamic trio steps out for another exciting outing performing a new collection of Zorn compositions inspired by the mysterious and occult cards of the Tarot. This beautiful and varied followup to the popular and critically acclaimed 2019 CD The Hierophant features the remaining thirteen Tarot cards in tight arrangements, highlighting the incredible versatility and virtuosity of this powerhouse all-star jazz trio. A classic reading of occult jazz from our favorite Downtown alchemist!

Series:  Archival Series 

Catalogue Number:  TZ8383 

Release Date:  October 1, 2021