Complete your John Zorn collection.

0:00 1. Spillane 25:17 2. Two-Lane Highway:Preacher Man 38:49 3. Two-Lane Highway:Hico Killer 43:39 4. Forbidden Fruit.

An interesting album that is more or less a continuation of the Zorn album Spillane (hence the album covers are similar and the subtitle of the album is Variations on Spillane). Anywho, this album takes the overall feel of the film-noir jazz epic that dominated said album and expands it into various atmospheres and textures. While not borrowing any music from the piece Spillane, one can definitely hear the various similarities with the album as a whole and the title track of Spillane.

John Zorn (1998) The Bribe. John Zorn - The Bribe.

The Bribe: variations and extensions on Spillane is an album by American composer and strumentalist John Zorn, consisting of music created for three half-hour radio plays produced by Mabou Mines theater company in 1986. It utilizes compositional techniques, source material, and personnel that are similar to Zorn's Spillane. Then again, maybe "relaxed" isn't too far off, after all - perhaps by playing a supporting role to the production's cast instead of driving the concept, the musicians were able to enjoy themselves a little more Track listing. Part 1: Sliding On The Ice.

Spillane is an album by American composer and strumentalist John Zorn, composed of three file-card pieces, as well as a work for voice, string quartet and turntables. It is named after mystery writer Mickey Spillane, whose novels featuring detective Mike Hammer provided the basis for the album's title track. Zorn wrote Spillane on a series of index cards, each containing an outline or instruction for the musicians that was intended to evoke scenes from one of Spillane's novels

The Bribe: variations and extensions on Spillane" is an album by American composer and strumentalist John Zorn, consisting of music created for three half-hour radio plays produced by Mabou Mines theater company in 1986. It utilises similar compositional techniques, source material, and personnel to Zorn's "Spillane". Then again, maybe "relaxed" isn't too far off, after all - perhaps by playing a supporting role to the production's cast instead of driving the concept, the musicians were able to enjoy themselves a little more

Part 1 Sliding On The Ice. 1. Gill's Theme. Allan Tucker Music By, Arranged By, Conductor – John Zorn Organ, Keyboards – Wayne Horvitz Photography By – Ann McAdams, Guga Melgar, Weegee Piano, Celesta, Organ – Anthony Coleman Producer – John Zorn Recorded By – Dan Hunerberg Rhythm Guitar – Reck Trombone – Jim Staley Turntables – Christian Marclay Written-By – Terry O'Reilly.

John Zorn appears on over 400 recordings as a composer or performer. This is a selection of recordings released under his name, bands he was/is part of, collaborations with other musicians, and significant albums to which he has contributed. The year indicates when the album was first released and any subsequent years if the following release included additional material. Locus Solus (1983 & 1997). Ganryu Island (1984 & 1998). The Big Gundown (1985).