Zaebos: Book of Angels Volume 11

Zaebos: Book of Angels Volume 11 is an album of compositions by John Zorn released in 2008 by experimental jazz fusion trio Medeski Martin & Wood performing compositions from John Zorn's second Masada book, "The Book of Angels" on the Tzadik label.[1][2]

Zaebos: Book of Angels Vol.11
Studio album by
Medeski Martin & Wood
ReleasedAugust 19, 2008
RecordedJanuary and March 2008, Shackston Studio, NY
GenreAvant-garde jazz, klezmer
Length54:20
LabelTzadik TZ 7368
ProducerMedeski Martin & Wood
Book of Angels chronology
Lucifer: Book of Angels Volume 10
(2008)		 Zaebos: Book of Angels Vol.11
(2008)		 Stolas: Book of Angels Volume 12
(2009)
Medeski Martin & Wood chronology
Let's Go Everywhere
(2008)		 Zaebos: Book of Angels Volume 11
(2008)		 The Radiolarian Series
(2008-09)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

The Allmusic review by stated "The music resembles other Masada work in its balance of grooves, frenetic soloing, and swirling melodies derived from klezmer, the Middle East, and Eastern European traditions. But keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Chris Wood, and drummer Billy Martin bring their unique, groove-saturated stamp to Zorn’s experimentation, resulting in an overall accessible performance that overflows with technical mastery".[3] All About Jazz reviewer Troy Collins stated "Zaebos is a homecoming of sorts for both Zorn and the Brooklyn-based trio. An endlessly rewarding listen, this session is one of Medeski, Martin & Wood's most varied and enjoyable releases, and one of the most commanding interpretations of the Book of Angels".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by John Zorn

  1. "Zagzagel" - 5:24
  2. "Sefrial" - 4:47
  3. "Agmatia" - 5:21
  4. "Rifion" - 4:26
  5. "Chafriel" - 7:22
  6. "Ahaij" - 3:42
  7. "Asaliah" - 4:42
  8. "Vianuel" - 3:33
  9. "Jeduthun" - 3:05
  10. "Malach Ha-Sopher" - 6:50
  11. "Tutrusa`i" - 5:08

Personnel

References
  1. Tzadik catalogue
  2. Masada World - Zaebos: The Book of Angels, Volume 11 accessed 25 January 2021
  3. Tognazzini, A. Allmusic Review accessed November 12, 2013
  4. Collins, T. All About Jazz Review, August 24, 2008
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