Nova Express Quintet was first played on NTS on 12 December 2018. Songs played include Ithuriel.

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: Cyro Baptista: Congas, Percussion Joey Baron: Drums Trevor Dunn: Acoustic And Electric Basses John Medeski: Organ, Piano Kenny Wollesen: Vibraphone