Enlisted by John Zorn, Bobby Previte, Merzbow, Dave Douglas, Bad Brains, the Beastie Boys, and dozens of other influential and notable artists, Jamie Saft is a massive talent. His work on assorted guitars and keyboards transcends countless genres, and his next solo release — Black Shabbis on Zorn’s Tzadik label — combines traditional Jewish music with metal.
Richard Pinhas & Merzbow: New Destinations on the Keio Line
While riding the popular Japanese Keio Line, avant-garde guitarist Richard Pinhas and noise legend Merzbow began the process of marrying their disparate styles.