TZADIK
FILM SERIES
updated 10/11/2003

STEVE BERESFORD - Cue Sheets (Tzadik 7501; USA) Improviser, composer, arranger, producer, vocal stylist and bon vivant, Steve Beresford is one of Europe's most charming and versatile musical minds. These varied and delightul cues originally composed for British film and television are performed by some of London's most brilliant musicians including Henry Mancini's favorite tenor man, Tony Coe. This is the first American release from the wide-ranging Beresford, who has played punk and pop (in the Slits, the Flying Lizards, the Frank Chickens) dub reggae (with Prince Far-I, African Head Charge), improvisation (with Derek Bailey, Han Bennink, John Zorn) and is perhaps best known for his lounge/MOR/TV-theme homage/parody project, The Melody Four. Musicians include Alexander Balenscu Tony Coe Mike Cooper Annie Whitehead Tony Bevan and the Emporer String Quartet. Alexander Balanescu - violin Pete Whyman - soprano and tenor saxophones, clarinet Mark Sanders - drums and percussion Eddie Saunders - voice Annie Whitehead - trombone Mike Cooper - slide guitar Tony Coe - soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet Utako Ikeda - baroque flute Tony Bevan - soprano and tenor saxophones Wolter Wierbos - trombone Marcio Mattos - cello and double bass John Harborne - trombone The Emperor String Quartet: Charles Knights, Katina Laoutaris-Smith - violins Ashan Pillai - viola Amanda M. Breden - cello. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

STEVE BERESFORD - Cue Sheets II (Tzadik 7513; USA) More charming gems from the remarkable mind of world traveller/vocal stylist/composer/arranger/pianist Steve Beresford. A veteran of countless bands from the Slits to the Melody Four, Steve has been a central figure in the British improvising scene for over thirty years working with the likes of Derek Bailey, Evan Parker and Han Bennink. For the past decade he has concentrated most of his compositional efforts on tracks for independent British film and television. Strange sambas, jittery jazz, melancholy moods and more from one of the most consistently imaginative and creative musicians in Europe. Jason Yarde John Edwards Thomas Dyani Steve Beresford Charles Knights Adrian Charlesworth Karen O'Brien Emma Vidgeon Najma Akhtar Jayanta Bose Sylvia Hallett Clive Bell Ansuman Biswas Pat Thomas Slava Kagan Paley Rhodri Davies Byron Wallen Kubryk Townsend Roger Turner Katina Laoutaris-Smith Ashan Pillai Amanda M. Breden Hans Reichel Philip Sheppard Tom Chant. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

FRED FRITH - Eye To Ear (Tzadik 7503; USA) Famous as an improviser and a rock guitarist (Henry Cow, Art Bears, Residents, Massacre, Skeleton Crew, French/Frith/Kaiser/Thompson), Fred Frith is still highly under-rated as a composer. Since relocating to Germany in the early '90s, Frith has composed soundtracks for a number of films and has chosen his finest for his first Tzadik release, Eye To Ear. Michaela Dietl: accordion Tilman M?ller: trumpet Christian Kaya: clarinet Boris Denker: tenor sax Willy Webster: organ Fred Frith: all other instruments . FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

WAYNE HORVITZ - Film Music 1998-2001: The Circus (Tzadik 7514; USA) Mastermind of Zony Mash, The President and veteran of countless projects with Bobby Previte and Bill Frisell, Wayne Horvitz has been making music since the mid-1970s. Delightfully varied and endlessly listenable, this compilation of soundtracks for television and film showcases his incredible versatility as producer, performer, composer and arranger. Over seventy minutes of sound cues touching upon jazz, funk, folk, ambient, world music and classical, are meticulously crafted into a variety of highly personal hybrids in Wayne's inimitable style. Featuring longtime collaborators Bill Frisell and Doug Wieselman, and Eyvind Kang and DJ Logic, as well as some of the greatest musicians on the Seattle scene, including Julian Priester, Skerik, Timothy Young, Fred Chalenor, Keith Lowe, Michael Bisio, Reggie Watts, Andre Otraskin, Hans Teuber, Brian Kent, Craig Flory, Jen Charowhas, Andy Roth, Davis Martin, and Ed Pias. The Circus is an instant classic by one of the most consistently creative musicians out of the downtown scene. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

PHILLIP JOHNSTON - Music For Films (Tzadik 7510; USA) Phillip Johnston has been charming and perplexing audiences for over twenty years with his lyrical music and ascetic wit. The mastermind behind such bands as the Microscopic Septet and the Transparent Quartet, Phillip has spent much of the past five years composing music for films. From silent classics by Georges M?lies and Tod Browning's The Unknown, to award-winning contemporary features like Music Of Chance, Phillip's film music shows him to be a brilliant tunesmith and creative arranger with a sophisticated sense of the dramatic. Music For Films collects Phillip's finest soundtrack work on one disc. A surprising and marvelous compendium of the best of one of jazz's quirkiest and most delightful composers. Phillip Johnston Cenovia Cummins Sue Pray Don Davis Paul Shapiro Steve Bernstein Ray Vega Jim Leff Joel Forrester Adam Rogers Guy Klucevsek Dave Hofstra Richard Dworkin Allan Chase Dave Swelson Steve Cutler Joe Ruddick Kevin Norton Elizabeth Panzer Mark Feldman Erik Friedlaner Bob DeBellis Mike Sim Dave Douglas Jody Harris David Tronzo Mark Dane Laura Seaton Juliet Haffner Beverly Lauridsen. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

BILL LASWELL - Filmtracks 2000 (Tzadik 7511; USA) Featuring a wonderful array of Laswell regulars and many special guests, this fascinating disc of recent soundtrack work is one of the few collections that showcase the full range Laswell's vast, seemingly all-encompassing musical vision. Drum 'n' bass, funk, rock and dub all filtered through music from India, the Middle East, Africa and Asia come together in these eleven dramatic pieces created for films. One of new music's most prolific and versatile producer/performers, Bill Laswell has been creating music on a daily basis for well over twenty years and Filmtracks 2000 is one of his most varied and enjoyable discs. A must for Laswell fans, and a perfect introduction for the uninitiated. Bill Laswell Ginger Baker Karl Berger Aiyb Dieng Tata Guiness Graham Haynes Jonas Hellborg Robert Musso Nicky Skopelitis Omar Faruk Tekbilek Bernie Worrell Jah Wobble . FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

FRANK LONDON - The Debt (Tzadik 7507; USA) Frank London, a major voice in today's Jewish music renaissance, who has worked with the likes of LLCool J, LaMonte Young, Jane Siberry and Gal Costa, is a trumpetist, composer, arranger and musical scholar of startling range and creativity. The Debt, the first compilation of his work for film is the best place to jump into his musical universe containing as it does the widest variety of his musical obsessions. Latin grooves, burning jazz arrangements in the style of Charles Mingus, quirky experimental tracks, classical chamber compositions, moody sound pieces, funky bachelor pad music and a gorgeous suite scored for six female voices, over forty of New York's greatest musicians are brought here in a variety of ensembles to make this one of the most exciting and eclectic releases, by one of the most active musicians in the downtown scene. Pablo Aslan Marion Beckenstein Lisa Bielawa Danny Blume Eileen Clark Anthony Coleman Mark Dresser Mark Feldman Karen Goldfeder Aaron Heick David Krakauer David Licht Sheryll Marshall John Medeski Alexandra Montano Bob Musso Kevin Norton Boris Rayskin Dave Rick Bill Ruyle Sebastian Steinberg Tomas Ulrich et al. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

EVAN LURIE - How I Spent My Vacation (Tzadik 7509; USA) A veteran of New York's downtown scene, founding member of the infamous Lounge Lizards and a gifted composer,arranger and pianist, Evan Lurie has been the composer of choice for dozens of directors over the past ten years, adding a new dimension to dozens of film classics from Roberto Benini's Il Diccolo Diavolo and Il Mostro to Cindy Sherman's Office Killer. For his first Tzadik release he has assembled an eclectic collection of some of his favorite film scores, all of which appear on CD here for the first time. Sensuous chamber music, a swinging suite for Jazz septet and two gorgeous pieces for solo piano. Modern, lyrical and heartfelt. Aaron Heick Alfredo Pedernera Art Barron Ben Perowski Bryan Carrott Chris Cunningham Dan Martin Dave Shumer Douglas Bowne Eileen Folsom E.J. Rodriguez Jane Scarpantoni Laura Seaton Marc Ribot Mark Thrasher Michele Navazio Steve Bernstein Steve Elson . FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

IKUE MORI - B/Side (Tzadik 7508; USA) For her third Tzadik release, Ikue has assembled a varied collection of her most interesting tracks originally recorded for use in the films of award winning avant garde filmmaker Abigail Child. Erik Friedlander, Zeena Parkins, Anthony Coleman and Kato Hideki are just a few of the musicians featured in this remarkable recording. Latin rhythms, ambient soundscapes, industrial intensity and infectious melodies from one of the world's greatest musical innovators. Ikue Mori: sampler, drum machines Anthony Coleman: organ Erik Friedlander: cello Andy Haas: didjeridu Kato Hideki: basses Zeena Parkinsaccordion, electric harp, sampler Tenko: vocal David Watson: guitar . FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

MARC RIBOT - Shoe String Symphonettes [Sondtracks I] (Tzadik 7504; USA) A guitarist of frightening technique, accomplished in practically any style, Marc Ribot has recorded numerous solo projects as well as working with artists including Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, the Lounge Lizards Brother Jack McDuff, John Zorn and Chuck Berry. From brilliant surf guitar to perverse improvisation to Cuban rhythms, this eclectic compilation of his cinematic music displays the full range of his talents and the sick depths of his mind. Shoe String Symphonettes, listened as an album without the visuals, suggests a twisted and vivid narrative drama. Marc Ribot: guitar, sampler, trumpet, banjo, alto horn With Dave Douglas Greg Cohen John Zorn Ikue Mori Jim Staley Bill Ware Curtis Fowlkes Roy Nathanson Anthony Coleman Jim Nolet E.J. Rodriguez Cyro Baptista and others. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

MARC RIBOT - Soundtracks II (Tzadik 7516; USA) Featuring Steve Bernstein & Frank London on trumpets; Ned Rothenberg, Matt Darriau & Alex Foster on reeds; Mark Feldman & Jill Jaffe on violins; Anthony Coleman & Peter Scherer on keyboards; Marc Ribot & J. D. Foster on guitars, Sebastian Steinberg on bass, Francois Lardeau and E. J. & Roberto Rodriguez on drums & percussion. Second superb and highly diverse new release from Electric Masada & Los Cubanos guitar god Marc Ribot in the past month! ïFilmworks IIÍ consists of soundtrack music scored for two films: ïJoe SchmoÍ, which was directed by Gregory Feldman and ïThe Killing ZoneÍ, directed by Joe Brewster. The 22 short tracks found here are all over the place ? from old time swing/jazz to spooky sci-fi soundscapes, ancient shakuhachi (wooden flute) flutters to laid back soul grooves, moody, dark and cerebral, mysterious electric guitar and swirling strings, funky r&b guitar and exquisite acoustic guitar reverie. It all flows together righteously through a variety of enchanting moods.FILM MUSIC SERIES

PETER SCHERER - Cronologia (Tzadik 7502; USA) Evocative sound-scapes by an imaginative Swiss-born producer/composer who has worked with Caetano Veloso, Nana Vasconcelos, Laurie Anderson and choreographer Amanda Miller, and collaborated with Arto Lindsay as the Ambitious Lovers from 1984-91. Scherer's first solo album, Very Neon Pet, was released by EMI in 1995. Cronologia features harpist Zeena Parkins and the brilliant Brazilian percussionists Nana Vasconcelos and Cyro Baptista. All music composed and performed by Peter Scherer with Nana Vasconcelos: Percussion Cyro Baptista: Percussion Zeena Parkins: Electric Harp Frank Menusan: Sitar . FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

ELLIOTT SHARP - Figure Ground (Tzadik 7505; USA) From a renowned and respected musician with dozens of recordings, Figure Ground is Elliott Sharp's most eclectic album to date. Using guitars, saxophones, computers, analog synthesizers and the kitchen sink, Sharp performs powerful scores for four films including Daddy & The Muscle Academy (a documentary on the life of pioneering gay fetish cartoonist Tom Of Finland) and The Salt Mines (a documentary about transvestite prostitute junkies living in salt warehouses in New York City). Sharp's music is as varied and eccentric as the films he writes for. Elliott Sharp: all instruments. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

ELLIOTT SHARP - Suspension of Disbelief (Tzadik 7512; USA) Elliott Sharp is one of the most versatile composer/performers on the downtown scene: a musician who has embraced free jazz, funk, blues, contemporary classical, rock, world music and distilled them all into his own unique amalgam. Suspension of Disbelief is his most varied album to date and is one of the few CDs that showcase the full range of his talents as a composer/multi-instrumentalist performer and recording engineer/producer. A fascinating compilation of sweeping electronics, jungle/jazz/psychedelia, fragmented sonics and distorted club sounds from one of the masters of downtown border crossing. Elliott Sharp: electric and acoustic guitars, 8-string guitarbass, fretless bass, saxophones, clarinets, adapted zither, computers and analog synthesizer . FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

NANA VASCONSELOS - Fragments: Modern Tradition (Tzadik 7506; USA) The world's foremost Brazilian percussionist, Nana's stunning virtuosity is matched only by the originality of hiscompositional vision.Themusic here ranges from his trademark solo music to ensemble pieces featuring some of his favorite collaborators, among them Cyro Baptista and Egberto Gismonti, including a lovely piece for string orchestra. Nana's seductive voice and percussion is on the forefront throughout weaving in and out of this delightfulcollection ofaward-winning film scores. Nana Vasconcelos: percussion on all tracks Cidinho: accordion (3-1, 4) Rogerio: bass (3-1, 4) Romero Lubambo: guitar (4) Cyro Baptista: pandeiro (4) Pamela Driggs: vocals (4) Egberto Gismonti: strings (5) Jim Cruz: flute (7). FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK

DOUG WIESELMAN - Dimly Lit: Collected Soundtracks 1996-2002 (Tzadik 7515; USA) Born in L.A., Doug Wieselman has drifted back and forth from coast to coast most of his creative life, working with many of the country's greatest underground musicians. On the West Coast he has been co-leader of the San Francisco-based Kamikaze Ground Crew since 1983, musical director and composer for the Flying Karamazof Brothers and is a frequent collaborator with Wayne Horvitz in Seattle. In New York, he has been a veteran of bands led by, among others, Lou Reed, John Lurie and Anthony Coleman. The music here includes his score for the Oscar-winning documentary Long Way Home and features rare demos and new recordings of soundtrack compositions rearranged especially for Tzadik. A very special release by one of the most versatile musicians in the downtown scene. FILM MUSIC SERIES CD $14.00 STOCK