Saft digs into a heavy, distorted organ sound on this 2010 Tzadik release, layering it with his characteristic piano work and a driving rhythm section. The result is a powerful, sometimes abrasive take on jazz fusion that feels both ancient and utterly contemporary.
- "A Bag of Shells" was recorded at Saft's home studio, Potterville Sound, in upstate New York.
- The album features drummer Craig Mac and bassist Trevor Dunn, both frequent collaborators of Saft's.
- The record was released on Tzadik, John Zorn's influential avant-garde jazz label.
Jamie Saft is a composer, pianist, and producer based in Woodstock, NY, known for his work in jazz and experimental music. In 2010, with "A Bag of Shells," Saft was deep into his prolific period on John Zorn's Tzadik label, continuing his exploration of the intersection of jazz, rock, and Jewish musical traditions.
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