John Zorn, born in New York in 1953, is a composer, saxophonist, and producer known for his eclecticism. His broad theoretical and instrumental training has led him to blend the unconventional aspects of jazz and experimental rock with the explorations of academic neo-avant-garde music.
After completing his studies, Zorn moved to Manhattan, where he began experimenting with different sounds, creating his Game Pieces. International recognition came with the albums The Big Gundown (1986), an original tribute to the music of Ennio Morricone, and Spillane (1987). His career has been unstoppable ever since: in 1995, he founded Tzadik Records, and over the years he formed groups such as Masada and Naked City. He also composes contemporary classical music and film scores, which are collected in his Filmworks series.
Zorn is also a strong supporter of the artistic community. He founded The Stone, a performance space in New York, and curated the publication of ten volumes of writings by musicians titled ARCANA: Musicians on Music. He remains a key figure in contemporary music to this day.
