NEW @ THE SQUID'S EAR As Tonic opens its doors to mark John Zorn's 50th birthday with a month of concerts, we've stopped the presses to take a look at the saxophonist and composer's career. In the new issue of "The Squid's Ear," we take a look at more than 30 years of Zorn recordings (including his home tapes at age 19 and his first appearance on a commercial recording, Frank Lowe's "Lowe and Behold"). We talk to Claudia Heuremann, whose documentary on Zorn has been screened in New York City and throughout Europe, and most importantly keep a keen eye on the goings-on during his birthday month. Check back regularly for reviews of the Tonic concerts, as well as new cds and other concerts around town. And go to the Gig List for a complete listing of the Zorn month and other performances around New York. FEATURES: 12 Stories About John Zorn and One About A Fan Claudia Heuermann's Documentary Shows Musician and Filmmaker in Action By Kurt Gottschalk <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=253> Charming the Cobra A first-hand account of organizing a performance of John Zorn's most famous game By Eyal Hareuveni <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=236> Mike Hammer, Les Baxter and the Jewish People The Many Tribes of John Zorn By Skip Heller <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=244> The Zorn Non-Interview Ah, John, We Hardly Knew Ye <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=241> A Month of Zorndays <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=255> JOHN ZORN HISTORIC REVIEWS John Zorn Spy vs Spy: The Music of Ornette Coleman (Elektra/Nonesuch (1989)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=239> John Zorn The Classic Guide to Strategy Volume Two (Lumina (1986)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=242> John Zorn The Big Gundown: John Zorn Plays the Music of Ennio Morricone (Nonesuch/Icon (1986)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=231> Frank Lowe Orchestra Lowe and Behold (Musicworks (1978)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=235> John Zorn Spillane (Elektra Nonesuch (1987)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=229> Naked City Naked City (Elektra/Nonesuch (1990)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=237> Naked City Leng Tch'e (Toy's Factory (1992)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=234> John Zorn Kristallnacht (Eva (1993)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=233> Masada Alef (DIW (1994)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=230> Painkiller Execution Ground (Subharmonic (1994)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=232> John Zorn Redbird (Tzadik (1995)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=240> John Zorn First Recordings 1973 (Tzadik (1995)) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=238> RECENT REVIEWS David Budbill/William Parker/Hamid Drake Songs for a Suffering World (Boxholder) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=251> Frederic Blondy/Le Quan Ninh Exaltatio Utriusque Mundi (Potlatch) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=250> Merzbow/Pan Sonic & Various Artists V / Ikebana: Merzbow's Amlux Rebuilt, Reused and Recycled (Victo / Important Records) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=249> Michael J. Schumacher Room Pieces (XI) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=248> "Blue" Gene Tyranny Take Your Time (Lovely Music Ltd.) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=247> Marilyn Lerner Luminance (Ambiences Magnetique) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=246> Howard Riley/John Tilbury/Keith Tippett Another Part of the Story (Emanem) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=245> Wadada Leo Smith/Anthony Braxton Organic Resonance (Pi Recordings) <http://www.squidsear.com/ear/a.cgi?a=243>