John Zorn

Composer and alto saxophonist John Zorn brings eight eclectic bands to the Big Ears Festival stage, ranging from solo classical piano to all-out electrified jams.

New York-based composer, clarinetist and bandleader Aaron Novik gained significant attention and praise for his 2012 release Secrets of Secrets on John…

The two artists are known opposites in the world of instrumental music. On Metheny's latest, the jazz guitarist wrings an unexpectedly visual listening experience from Zorn's knotty compositions.

John Zorn: The GiftComposers have always used elements of popular music to make high art. The suites of Bach and entire movements of Mahler would never…