After the breakup of the original Masada quartet in 2007, Zorn wrote 300 new songs for the second Masada songbook, titled the Book of Angels. Rather than reform the band, he requested other artists perform his songs and put their own spins on them. The first release in the Book of Angels series comes from the Jamie Saft Trio (bass, drums, piano), and it is a competent but somewhat forgettable jazz record. There are a few standout tracks ("Ygal," "Sturiel," "Pursan") but ultimately this release fades into the background more than I would like.
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