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The Mysteries
Studio album by John Zorn
Released	March 26, 2013
Recorded	December 2012
Genre	Avant-garde, Jazz, Contemporary classical music
Length	48:32
Label	Tzadik TZ 8306
Producer	John Zorn
John Zorn chronology
Lemma (2013) The Mysteries (2013) Tap: Book of Angels Volume 20 (2013)
The Gnostic Trio chronology
The Gnostic Preludes (2012) The Mysteries (2013) In Lambeth (2013)

The Mysteries is an album composed by John Zorn and performed by Bill Frisell, Carol Emanuel and Kenny Wollesen which was recorded in New York City in December 2012 and released on the Tzadik label in March 2013. The album is the second by the trio following 2012's The Gnostic Preludes.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Free Jazz Collective

Allmusic said "The Mysteries is another facet of this fine trio's persona as they elegantly yet inquisitively interpret these beautiful pieces by the composer. Their interplay is at such a high level, it feels nearly instinctive." Martin Schray stated "The Mysteries is a very exciting follow-up to The Gnostic Preludes, particularly in its details. And again it is pure joy listening to the outstanding interplay of these master musicians."

Track listing

All compositions by John Zorn

1. "Sacred Oracle" – 5:35
2. "Hymn of the Naassenes" – 5:05
3. "Dance of Sappho" – 4:05
4. "The Bacchanalia" – 2:56
5. "Consolamentum" – 5:48
6. "Ode to the Cathars" – 6:55
7. "Apollo" – 3:27
8. "Yaldabaoth" – 3:54
9. "The Nymphs" – 10:47

Personnel

• Carol Emanuel – harp
• Bill Frisell – guitar
• Kenny Wollesen – vibraphone, bells

Production

• Marc Urselli – engineer, audio mixer
• John Zorn and Kazunori Sugiyama – producers

References

1. Tzadik Catalog, accessed October 17, 2013
2. ^ Jurek, T. Allmusic Review, accessed October 17, 2013
3. ^ Schray, M. The Free Jazz Collective Review, Free Jazz Collective, September 5, 2013

• 2013 albums
• John Zorn albums
• Albums produced by John Zorn
• Tzadik Records albums