The Mystical John Zorn

You may have noticed John Zorn's birthday celebrations around town and around the country. There are still a few events pending next week and you can find out the details at ZornAt60. I was asked to write a few words for Zorn's birthday celebration at the Walker Art Center together with many other artists and musicians. The list of the participants is at the bottom of this article and you can read their tributes here. John Zorn has been an inspiration and an influence for me for over 30 years s...