Lemma
John Zorn · 2013
54 min · 17 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A dense tapestry of avant-garde jazz woven with cryptic motifs and intricate rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- cryptic motifs spark curiosity
- dynamic progression with peaks
- short tracks for focused attention
- immersive experience through in-order listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Lemma' is part of John Zorn's extensive discography, following his prolific output in the 2000s, including the acclaimed 'News for Lulu' (2005) and various collaborations. During this period, Zorn was further exploring the boundaries of improvisation and composition, solidifying his status as a leading innovator in avant-garde music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Apophthegms I 0:45
- 2 Apophthegms II 1:06
- 3 Apophthegms III 1:44
- 4 Apophthegms IV 1:22
- 5 Apophthegms V 1:34
- 6 Apophthegms VI 1:50
- 7 Apophthegms VII 2:40
- 8 Apophthegms VIII 1:48
- 9 Apophthegms IX 2:05
- 10 Apophthegms X 1:20
- 11 Apophthegms XI 1:54
- 12 Apophthegms XII 2:46
- 13 Passagen 14:19
- 14 Ceremonial Magic I 5:27
- 15 Ceremonial Magic II 4:04
- 16 Ceremonial Magic III 5:50
- 17 Ceremonial Magic IV 3:49
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