Born in Tel Aviv, multi-instrumentalist Koby Israelite has
been playing music since the age of nine. Conservatory
trained on piano and keyboards, he was drawn to punk
and heavy metal as a teenager, switched to drums and
then got turned on to Jazz, World Music and the
Downtown Scene. For his third Tzadik CD, this tireless
and ever creative musical spirit turns his hand to the
complex lyricism of Zorn’s complex Book of Angels.
Interpreting tunes handpicked by Zorn himself, Koby
mixes in everything he knows, including metal, jazz,
gypsy and klezmer with stylish flair and great virtuosity.
Naked City, Zappa, Taraf de Haidouks and Fantomas
all rolled into one, this is an amazing orchestral
achievement by an exciting young musical adventurer.

Personnel:
John Zorn: Composer
Sid Gauld: Trumpet
Koby Israelite: Drums, Percussion, Accordion, Keyboards,
Guitar, Bouzouki, Indian Banjo, Vocals, Flute, Electric Bass,
Cajon, Arrangements
Yaron Stavi: Basses, Vocals
Stewart Curtis: Recorder, Piccolo, Clarinet