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Sarah Robertson contributed to this article, it's a must-read!
https://www.npr.org/2019/05/14/723225435/as-a-crowdfunding-platform-implodes-a-legendary-composer-rebounds
For John Zorn, realizing an ambitious, 11-album project was only possible through a crowdfunding campaign — except that the company he used, PledgeMusic, went bankrupt. It may cost him a lot of money.
Our friends at Tzadik are hugely impacted by the Pledge Music situation, they were never paid for their campaign. Please check this out and support / share if you can!
From John Zorn:
VINYL SERIES TO HELP OFFSET THE LOSS FROM THE PLEDGE DISASTER
Hi everyone. The deal to salvage Pledge has fallen through and it looks like we will NOT be paid. Below are the details of our vinyl series that we hope will help offset the huge financial damage from this disaster. Please help us by purchasing the collection — and spread the word to your friends! The LPs are a limited edition so put your preorder in as soon as you can—it should be up and running now at this address:
https://tzadik.limitedrun.com/
thanks to you all for the continued support!
John Zorn
FULL 4-LP COLLECTION $100
FULL 4-LP COLLECTION SIGNED $200
SINGLE LP $30
SINGLE LP SIGNED $60
JZ VINYL COLLECTION
A new limited edition vinyl series of select releases out of the Zorn catalog! Personally chosen by Zorn for release on vinyl, the LPs are beautifully made and packaged in the original artwork. A limited number of copies of each release, signed by John Zorn, will be made available for sale. Collectable and rare, purchase them all before they disappear!
MASADA—THE BEST OF SANHEDRIN
John Zorn: Sax
Dave Douglas: Trumpet
Greg Cohen: Bass
Joey Baron: Drums
The first Masada music ever presented on vinyl! John Zorn, Dave Douglas, Greg Cohen and Joey Baron performing inspiring and influential music that is truly a joy to hear. This best-of collection contains seven masterful performances by the original quartet recorded in the first few years of its reign as one of the most exciting small jazz ensembles ever. This is a classic release in the tradition of classic collectable jazz LPs, with a warm sound and 3 or 4 tracks to each side.
NOVE CANTICI PER FRANCESCO D’ASSISI
Julian Lage: Guitar
Bill Frisell: Guitar
Gyan Riley: Guitar
A beautiful new suite of John Zorn music performed by the all-star guitar trio of Bill Frisell, Julian Lage and Gyan Riley! Inspired by the life and thought of the beloved spiritual figure Saint Francis of Assisi these ten lovely compositions sound beautiful on vinyl. An essential release that will appeal to perhaps the widest audience Zorn has ever had, this is truly music of the Angels.
THE LAST JUDGMENT
Mike Patton: Voice
John Medeski: Organ
Trevor Dunn: Bass
Joey Baron: Drums
Featuring vocalist extraordinaire Mike Patton, organ virtuoso John Medeski, bass wizard Trevor Dunn and drum master Joey Baron, the Moonchild project was an all-star group that combined heavy rock with jazz improvisation and classical compositional complexity. The climax of their eight years together (2006–2014) was their final recording The Last Judgment, now presented on vinyl for the very first time. The music is intense, dramatic and lyrical, with plenty of melodic hooks, harmonic twists and textural insanity. Patton sings, howls, screams and intones with the passion and power of a man possessed!
ALHAMBRA LOVE SONGS
Rob Burger: Piano
Greg Cohen: Bass
Ben Perowsky: Drums
One of the most lovely piano trios ever, Alhambra Love Songs is Zorn’s lyrical ode to the San Francisco/Bay Area and the wonderful artists who have made it their home. Touching on the easy listening/jazz/funk of Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamal and Ramsey Lewis, the music is scored for the remarkable piano trio of Rob Burger, Greg Cohen and Ben Perowsky. Evocative and endlessly listenable, this is one of the most charming projects in the entire Zorn catalog—and sounds beautiful on vinyl!
VINYL SERIES TO HELP OFFSET THE LOSS FROM THE PLEDGE DISASTER
Hi everyone. The deal to salvage Pledge has fallen through and it looks like we will NOT be paid. Below are the details of our vinyl series that we hope will help offset the huge financial damage from this disaster. Please help us by purchasing the collection — and spread the word to your friends! The LPs are a limited edition so put your preorder in as soon as you can—it should be up and running now at this address:
https://tzadik.limitedrun.com/
thanks to you all for the continued support!
John Zorn
FULL 4-LP COLLECTION $100
FULL 4-LP COLLECTION SIGNED $200
SINGLE LP $30
SINGLE LP SIGNED $60
JZ VINYL COLLECTION
A new limited edition vinyl series of select releases out of the Zorn catalog! Personally chosen by Zorn for release on vinyl, the LPs are beautifully made and packaged in the original artwork. A limited number of copies of each release, signed by John Zorn, will be made available for sale. Collectable and rare, purchase them all before they disappear!
MASADA—THE BEST OF SANHEDRIN
John Zorn: Sax
Dave Douglas: Trumpet
Greg Cohen: Bass
Joey Baron: Drums
The first Masada music ever presented on vinyl! John Zorn, Dave Douglas, Greg Cohen and Joey Baron performing inspiring and influential music that is truly a joy to hear. This best-of collection contains seven masterful performances by the original quartet recorded in the first few years of its reign as one of the most exciting small jazz ensembles ever. This is a classic release in the tradition of classic collectable jazz LPs, with a warm sound and 3 or 4 tracks to each side.
NOVE CANTICI PER FRANCESCO D’ASSISI
Julian Lage: Guitar
Bill Frisell: Guitar
Gyan Riley: Guitar
A beautiful new suite of John Zorn music performed by the all-star guitar trio of Bill Frisell, Julian Lage and Gyan Riley! Inspired by the life and thought of the beloved spiritual figure Saint Francis of Assisi these ten lovely compositions sound beautiful on vinyl. An essential release that will appeal to perhaps the widest audience Zorn has ever had, this is truly music of the Angels.
THE LAST JUDGMENT
Mike Patton: Voice
John Medeski: Organ
Trevor Dunn: Bass
Joey Baron: Drums
Featuring vocalist extraordinaire Mike Patton, organ virtuoso John Medeski, bass wizard Trevor Dunn and drum master Joey Baron, the Moonchild project was an all-star group that combined heavy rock with jazz improvisation and classical compositional complexity. The climax of their eight years together (2006–2014) was their final recording The Last Judgment, now presented on vinyl for the very first time. The music is intense, dramatic and lyrical, with plenty of melodic hooks, harmonic twists and textural insanity. Patton sings, howls, screams and intones with the passion and power of a man possessed!
ALHAMBRA LOVE SONGS
Rob Burger: Piano
Greg Cohen: Bass
Ben Perowsky: Drums
One of the most lovely piano trios ever, Alhambra Love Songs is Zorn’s lyrical ode to the San Francisco/Bay Area and the wonderful artists who have made it their home. Touching on the easy listening/jazz/funk of Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamal and Ramsey Lewis, the music is scored for the remarkable piano trio of Rob Burger, Greg Cohen and Ben Perowsky. Evocative and endlessly listenable, this is one of the most charming projects in the entire Zorn catalog—and sounds beautiful on vinyl!
Hey Friends - If you're lucky enough to be at the Folk Alliance conference in Canada, please stop by our table to say Hi / Bonjour! Joe Vent would be very happy to see you.
Our Frich Warwick contributed to this story, it’s a great read:
If you look at Discogs reviews, or Amazon reviews, or, even Vinyl Me, Please reviews of certain new record releases, you’ll sometimes find a common complaint: “This record doesn’t play right on my turntable. It skips all over the place.”
A to Z Media is a proud supporter of Rock 'n' Roll Camp For Girls -- if you're in PDX on November 9th, you should totally check out the Amp Awards!
https://girlsrockcamp.org/ampawards/
Get Tickets! Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls2018 AMP AWARDS Friday, November 9th 2018At The Castaway – 1900 NW 18th Ave Portland Photo by Jason Quiqley Honoring the incomparable singer/song-writer Laura Veirs as our AMP Awardee andMulti-instrumentalist Jenny Logan with the Rock Camp Legend Award....
Sarah Robertson rocked her panel at the Making Vinyl conference today - great job, and great discussion.
So, this happened - street date is FRIDAY...stoked we got to help out with this one. Beartooth
Starting to think about Halloween - we can make creepy / cool / creepy masks! #danceontheblacktop #bandofnothing #relapserecords #mask #halloweencostume #festival
If you are lucky enough to be in Chicago this weekend, you should check out John Zorn at the Art Institute of Chicago...and, maybe you'd see these cool T Shirts that are hot off the press!
Tees and Totes! Do you have what you need for the Brooklyn Flea Record Fair on September 22nd? Call/Email us and we can help you make some cool swag...212.260.0237 or [email protected]
So, this happened...Totally fetch!
Getting our back to school supplies sorted!
The big reveal! Proud of our team, what a project!
The Choice is yours! Available now at Apple Music.
http://y-t-r.co/thechoice/applemusic
https://twitter.com/a2im/status/1009118568431177728
Our Sarah Robertson was on the A2IM panel for "Finding Success In A Crowded Vinyl Marketplace" and this panel totally rocked it! Great ideas and community...also thanks to RedEye/Mom+Pop/VMP/Amped and A2IM.
Message from our incomparable and longtime champion, John Zorn:
"dear friends
after 4 years of work we have finally released the complete 92 compositions in masada book 3 - the book beriah
and it is available in a 11 CD box set limited to 1000 sets available exclusively on PLEDGE
order now before they sell out!
thanks and all the best
john"
THE BOOK BERIAH the final 92 compositions that complete the 25-year Masada legacy
Tomorrow! Come see Rich Warwick speak at the Tangible Fandom panel at SXSW 2018. 3:30pm, Austin Convention Center Room 17A.
SXSW 2018 Schedule | While our music consumption lives in the ephemeral space of playlists, the need to explore and express one's identity through music hasn't gone away. Fans needs something physical to identify themselves as fans. This panel explores ways to approach the concept and import...
Get well soon, Scott!
As many of you know, Scott McCaughey has suffered a major stroke and is receiving treatment in San Francisco. To all of you who have expressed love and interest in helping him, we have set up this Go Fund Me account to help defray the steep costs of Scott's medical bills and extensive ongoing phy...
Stream/buy the new Aesop Rock single and help support Grind For Life
Aesop Rock has just shared a new single "Hot Dogs" as a fundraiser for the charity organization Grind For Life, Inc. The new song comes paired with a video shot and edited by Kurt Hayashi, and featuring the skateboarding of Jake Gascoyne.
"Hot Dogs" is a audio/video project celebrating the tangents of a delirious brain over the course of a late-night skate to the store.” --AesopRock
The digital version of "Hot Dogs" is available NOW to buy/stream: https://rse.lnk.to/hotdogs
You can also pre-order the limited 7” vinyl version exclusively from Fifth Element (limited quantity of 500!) which features both the song and the instrumental, as well as art/design by Jake Gascoyne. The official release date for the 7" vinyl is November 24, pre-order it here: http://bit.ly/HotDogsFE
100% of the proceeds from "Hot Dogs" digital sales and streaming, and all vinyl pre-orders now thru Nov 23rd, will all be donated to Grind For Life, Inc. – a charity started by skateboarder Mike Rogers after his second battle with sarcoma cancer. The organization's mission is to provide financial support to patients and families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals. So, please share! Every listen or purchase helps families in need. More info can be found on their website. 🎗http://www.grindforlife.org/
Get well soon, Charles!
Dear Fans, Charles Bradley has announced the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates due to illness.
As you may have known, Charles was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall and, after undergoing treatment and beating it, he returned to the road this past spring. He began to feel run down during recent tour dates and learned that his cancer spread to his liver, though hasn’t returned to his stomach. He will be taking time off to focus on treatment and recovery.
"I love all of you out there that made my dreams come true. When I come back, I'll come back strong, with God's love. With God's will, I'll be back soon." - Charles Bradley
ALL CANCELLED TOUR DATES
Sep 08 Uncasville, CT - The Wolf Den
Sep 09 Brooklyn, NY - OctFest
Sep 13 Buenos Aires, Argentina - NICETO Club
Sep 15 Sao Paulo, Brazil - SESC Pompeia Choperia
Sep 16 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Rock In Rio 2017
Sep 22 Cincinnati, OH - Midpoint Kickoff @ Memorial Hall
Sep 23 Chicago, IL - Goose Island 312 Block Party
Sep 28 St. Paul, MN - MPR @ Fitzgerald's
Sep 29 Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Calling
Oct 01 Long Beach, CA - Music Tastes Good Festival
Oct 07 Santa Barbara, CA - SB Polo & Wine Festival
Oct 20 Halifax, Nova Scotia - Halifax Pop Explosion
Oct 25 Lafayette, LA - Acadiana Center For The Arts
Oct 26 Baton Rouge, LA - Manship Theatre
Oct 28 Suwanne Park, FL - Hulaween Festival
Oct 29 New Orleans, Louisiana - Voodoo Festival
Nov 10 McDade, TX - Sounds On Sound Festival
Nov 11 Cocoa Beach, FL - Rootfire Festival
Nov 21 Paris, France - La Cigale
Nov 23 Porto, Portugal - Coliseu du Porto
Nov 24 Vigo, Spain - Superbock Underfest Vigo
Nov 25 Lisbon, Portugal - Mexefest Festival at Coliseu de Lisboa
Nov 28 Berlin, Germany - Astra
Nov 29 München, Germany - Muffathalle
Nov 30 Köln, Germany - Live Music Hall
Dec 02 Hamburg, Germany - Grosse Freiheit 36
Dec 03 Antwerp, Belgium - De Roma
Dec 05 Amsterdam, Holland - Paradiso
Dec 06 Nijmegen, Holland - Doornroosje
Dec 08 Rotterdam, Holland - Annabel
Dec 09 Tilburg, Holland - 013 Popcentrum
Dec 10 Groningen, Holland - Oosterpoort
Dec 12 Zurich, Switzerland - Kauflauten
Dec 15 London, England - O2 Forum
Dec 16 Antwerp, Belgium - De Roma
Dec 29 Vancouver, BC - The Commodore
Dec 31 Broomfield, CO - 1st Bank Center (w/ My Morning Jacket)
Some weekend reading on a culturally important release we were proud to have worked on
A chance to hear the popular music of Somalia from the 1970s and ’80s, informed in part by the country’s chaotic politics.
Mexican Summer
This Wednesday through Friday (8/30 – 9/1), 100% of Mexican Summer and Anthology revenue will go to the Greater Houston Community Foundation Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
Make sure to check out today's Google Doodle--spinning those records is a blast!
Today marks 44 yrs since the #BirthofHipHop! DJ your own mix with turntables & legendary beats 🎧 🎚 #GoogleDoodle
Congrats to all our A2IM Libera award winners and nominees from last night! Special shoutout to Fred Feldman and Triple Crown Records for taking home, after multiple nominations, the label of the year award!
Thank you Miss Sharon Jones.
A to Z Media sponsors the Creative Packaging Award at the Libera Awards!
Way to start off the year!
Loving the foil stamping on this album artwork. Thanks to Charlie Wagers Creative and A to Z Media for the work!
Nice! Happy Holidays.
Shouts to my peeps at A to Z Media for hooking a pimp up for the holiday.
Congrats to our Grammy nominated friends!
We're a big fan of Christian Gibbs!
C. Gibbs and Band - OFFICIAL VIDEO for Unchaperoned from the album "C. Gibbs sings Motherwell Johnston " on Eastern Spurs Recordings w/ Christian Gibbs- guit...
Nice!
The #TenCentTour #vinyl test pressing arrived! Can't wait to get these bad boys on turntables. Pre-order now at PledgeMusic.com/TheEmptyPockets
Thanks A to Z Media!!!
#NewAlbum #Record #IndieRock #indieMusic
Record Store Day 2015 was once again a triumph, according to merchants who participated in the event and data supplied by Nielsen Music.
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So, this happened - street date is FRIDAY...stoked we got to help out with this one. Beartooth
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