Masada: Yod Explained

Masada: Yod, also known as י or Masada 10, is a 1998 album by American composer and saxophonist John Zorn released on the Japanese DIW label.^[1] It is the tenth album of Masada recordings.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Jim Smith awarded the album 4 stars stating "From its first manic blast, it's clear that Masada, Vol. 10: Yod is going to be one of John Zorn and company's wildest, most confident works... What continues to impress in this, their tenth release, is the group's relentless energy and the sheer brilliance of their interplay".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Zorn.

1. "Ruach" – 4:07
2. "Kilayim" – 3:22
3. "Taltalim" – 6:46
4. "Hashmal" – 3:23
5. "Tevel" – 5:49
6. "Segulah" – 5:32
7. "Yechida" – 7:49
8. "Tzalim" – 3:21
9. "Nashim" – 4:39
10. "Abrakala" – 14:28
11. "Zevul" – 2:16

• Recorded at Avatar, New York City on September 15, 1997

Personnel

• John Zorn – alto saxophone
• Dave Douglas – trumpet
• Greg Cohen – bass
• Joey Baron – drums

Notes and References

1. https://masada.world/book-one/studio/yod Masada World: Yod
2. Smith, J. Allmusic Review accessed July 26, 2011