John Zorn: “...music done my way without compromise.”

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This is a quick interview with composer John Zorn, highlighting his four-piece show at Columbia University’s Miller Theater on December 9th.


John Zorn Composer Portrait Preview from Miller Theatre on Vimeo.


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Letters From A Tapehead

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