This 2009 album presents Zorn’s score for the 1987 Chilean film "El General," a late addition to his extensive Filmworks series.
- The album was recorded in 2008 at The Dreamland, Zorn's own studio in upstate New York.
- The film "El General" was directed by Chilean filmmaker Juan Vicente Manríquez.
- The release falls within the extensive Tzadik Records Filmworks series, dedicated to Zorn's soundtrack compositions.
John Zorn is a composer and performer whose work spans jazz, rock, classical, and experimental music. "Filmworks XXIII: El General" was released in 2009, a period of prolific output for Zorn on his own Tzadik label.
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