A 2021 addition to Zorn’s extensive catalog, "Gnosis: The Inner Light" mines the composer’s long-standing interest in Middle Eastern music and modalities, presenting a tightly-wound set from his frequent collaborators.
- The album was released on January 22, 2021, by Tzadik Records.
- It features longtime Zorn collaborators Julian Lage, Bill Laswell, and Kenny Grohowski.
- "Gnosis: The Inner Light" is part of a series of albums Zorn released in early 2021, including "A Vision in Blakelight" and "12th Studio album by Moonchild".
John Zorn is a New York City composer and performer, known for his prolific output across a wide range of genres, including jazz, hardcore punk, and film scores. At the time of "Gnosis: The Inner Light," he had already released over 100 albums, exploring diverse projects like Naked City, Painkiller, and his Masada songbook.
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