Jon Madof (born May 28, 1974) is an American

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, composer, and leader of the bands Rashanim and

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, who has performed extensively with other artists including

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, and

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' Sean Murphy said "All of his projects thus far have explored traditional Jewish sounds with a skillful blend of

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and calmer acoustic. Each successive effort has seen Madof stretching and pushing himself farther, in as well as out, utilizing exotic instruments with feeling always at the forefront".Murphy, S.
Beware Soaring Yarmulkes! Jon Madof and Zion80 Are Making World Music for a New World
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Discography

As leader

With Rashanim *'' Rashanim'' (Tzadik, 2003) *''

Masada Rock ''Masada Anniversary Edition Vol. 5: Masada Rock'' is the fifth and final album in a series of five releases celebrating the 10th anniversary of John Zorn's Masada songbook project.

'' (Tzadik, 2005) - composed by John Zorn *'' Shalosh'' (Tzadik, 2006) *'' The Gathering'' (Tzadik, 2009) With Zion80 *''

'' (Tzadik, 2012) *'' Adramelech: Book of Angels Volume 22'' (Tzadik, 2014) - composed by John Zorn * ''Warriors'' (Chant Records, 2017)

With others

With Sean Noonan's Brewed by Noon *''Stories to Tell'' (Songlines, 2007) With

*'' Voices in the Wilderness'' (Tzadik, 2003) - one track with Rashanim *''

The Unknown Masada ''Masada Anniversary Edition Volume 3: The Unknown Masada'' is the third album in a series of five releases celebrating the 10th anniversary of John Zorn's Masada songbook project. It features twelve previously unreleased Masada compositions perfor ...

'' (Tzadik, 2003) - one track with Rashanim *'' Filmworks XVII: Notes on Marie Menken/Ray Bandar: A Life with Skulls'' (Tzadik, 2006) Various Artists *''Great Jewish Music: Jacob Do Bandolim'' (Tzadik, 2004) - one track with Rashanim

References

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