Biography
Nova Express is one of John Zorn’s most dynamic and sensitive ensembles: an MJQ-tinged quartet featuring piano, vibraphone, bass and drums. For their first foray into the world of Masada, they are joined by the ever-popular Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista to create a fabulous program of space-age bachelor pad music for the 21st century. Relaxing and unique instrumental music performed by an all-star quintet of musical masters touching upon the exotic language of The Dreamers, Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Bert Kaempfert, Afro-Cuban bop and more.
Personnel:
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Cyro Baptista: Congas, Percussion
Joey Baron: Drums
Trevor Dunn: Acoustic And Electric Basses
John Medeski: Organ, Piano
Kenny Wollesen: Vibraphone
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