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Masada

Jazz band from New York, NY · formed 1993

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Masada photo
Photo from the public record
Shows on record
22
Rooms played
19
Cities
16
Releases
21
Last show
May 29, 2024Kafe Marat

About

Masada is a band from New York, NY, formed in 1993, tagged Avant-Garde, avant-garde jazz, experimental by its sources. Shows on record run from 1994 to 2026, across 19 rooms in 16 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

22 on record · facebook, Songkick, setlist.fm
Upcoming shows
DateVenue
Oct 10, 2026Chicago, IL, United States, IllinoisTickets · $12.51 - $28.52Headlinerwith Colette

Shows per year

  1. 19942 shows
  2. 19951 show
  3. 19981 show
  4. 20071 show
  5. 20081 show
  6. 20091 show
  7. 20101 show
  8. 20124 shows
  9. 20142 shows
  10. 20151 show
  11. 20161 show
  12. 20172 shows
  13. 20231 show
  14. 20242 shows
  15. 20261 show
Show history
DateVenue
May 29, 2024Kafe Marat · MunichSupportwith Massa Nera
May 25, 2024Cologne · CologneSupportwith Massa Nera, Shakers! (DE)
Nov 2, 2023Grande Salle Pierre Boulez · ParisHeadlinerwith Philharmonie de Paris / Cité de la Musique saison 2023/2024
Apr 2, 2017Philarmonie de Paris-Amphithéâtre · ParisSupportwith John Zorn, Asmodeus, Kris Davis, +17
Mar 11, 2017Warsztat · KrakowHeadliner
Jul 15, 2016Selbstverwaltetes Jugendhaus · ErlangenSupportwith Storm{O} (IT), Lentic Waters, Old Soul
Jul 8, 2015Selbstverwaltetes Jugendhaus · ErlangenSupportwith Cloud Rat
May 17, 2014Klapperfeld · FrankfurtSupportwith Dearest, Reche, Pinky Swear
Feb 9, 2014Duende · OaklandSupportwith Secret Chiefs 3
Nov 3, 2012Rudyard's · HoustonHeadliner
Jul 28, 2012Rudyard's · HoustonHeadlinerwith Toy Subs
Mar 17, 2012Cine Joia · São PauloHeadliner
Feb 25, 2012Corneel · LelystadHeadliner
Jul 1, 2010Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts · MontrealHeadliner
Mar 12, 2009Yoshi's · OaklandHeadliner
Jun 22, 2008CC Luchtbal · AntwerpSupportwith Dave Douglas, John Zorn
Aug 9, 2007Stara Synagoga · PoznanHeadliner
Nov 6, 1998On the Boards · Seattle
Mar 23, 1995The Jewish Museum · New York (NYC)Headliner
Jan 17, 1994Marquee Club - Charing Cross Road · LondonSupportwith Xentrix
Jan 16, 1994Marquee Club - Charing Cross Road · LondonSupportwith Vendemmian, Cries Of Tammuz

Where they play

19 rooms in 16 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Erlangen2 shows
  • Houston2 shows
  • London2 shows
  • Oakland2 shows
  • Paris2 shows

and 11 other cities

Live history

21 shows on record
Shows counted
21
First on record
Jan 1994
Latest on record
May 2024

Shows per year

  1. 19942
  2. 19951
  3. 19981
  4. 20071
  5. 20081
  6. 20091
  7. 20101
  8. 20124
  9. 20142
  10. 20151
  11. 20161
  12. 20172
  13. 20231
  14. 20242

Top rooms

  • Selbstverwaltetes Jugendhaus, Erlangen · 2
  • Rudyard's, Houston · 2
  • Marquee Club - Charing Cross Road, London · 2
  • Kafe Marat, Munich · 1
  • Cologne, Cologne · 1

Top cities

  • Oakland, CA · 2
  • Paris · 2
  • London · 2
  • Erlangen · 2
  • Houston, TX · 2

Often on the bill with: Massa Nera, Cloud Rat, Dave Douglas, John Zorn, Old Soul, Secret Chiefs 3, Shakers! (DE), Storm{O} (IT)

Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.

Releases

21 releases, 1994–2023

  • Masada 30th Anniversary Edition: The Complete Studio Master Takes

    2023 · Compilation

  • Sanhedrin

    2005 · Album

  • 50th Birthday Celebration, Volume 7

    2004 · Album

  • Live At Tonic 1999

    2004 · Album

  • First Live 1993

    2002 · Album

  • Live at Tonic 2001

    2001 · Album

  • Live in Sevilla 2000

    2000 · Album

  • Live in Jerusalem 1994

    1999 · Album

  • Live in Middelheim 1999

    1999 · Album

  • Live in Taipei 1995

    1999 · Album

  • Tet

    1998 · Album

  • Yod

    1998 · Album

  • Het

    1997 · Album

  • Zayin

    1996 · Album

  • Beit

    1995 · Album

  • Dalet

    1995 · Ep

  • Gimel

    1995 · Album

  • Hei

    1995 · Album

  • Masada Live

    1995 · Album

  • Vav

    1995 · Album

  • Alef

    1994 · Album

Discography

23 releases, 1994–2023
  • 2023Masada 30th Anniversary Edition: The Complete Studio Master TakesCompilation

    Tzadik · TZ0100

  • 2005SanhedrinAlbum

    Tzadik · TZ 7346-2 · Executive-Producer [Associate Producer]: Kazunori Sugiyama; Mastered By: Scott Hull; Producer: John Zorn; Recorded By: Jim Anderson

  • 200450th Birthday Celebration, Volume 7Live

    Tzadik · TZ 5007

  • 200450⁷Album

    Tzadik · TZ 5007 · Executive-Producer [Associate Producer]: Kazunori Sugiyama; Mastered By: Scott Hull; Producer: John Zorn; Recorded By: Daniel Goldaracena

  • 2004Live At Tonic 1999Live

    Tzadik · TZ 3003

  • 2002First Live 1993Live

    Tzadik · TZ 7337

  • 2001Live at Tonic 2001Live

    Tzadik · TZ 7334-2 · Executive-Producer [Associate]: Kazunori Sugiyama; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Recorded By: David Baker; Recorded By: Katsuhiko Naito

  • 2000Live in Sevilla 2000Live

    Tzadik · TZ 7327

  • 1999Live in Jerusalem 1994Live

    Tzadik · TZ 7322-2 · Executive-Producer [Associate Producer]: Kazunori Sugiyama; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

  • 1999Live in Middelheim 1999Live

    Tzadik · TZ 7326 · Executive-Producer [Associate]: Kazunori Sugiyama; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn; Producer: Miel Van Attenhoven

  • 1999Live in Taipei 1995Live

    Tzadik · TZ 7323-2 · Executive-Producer [Associate]: Kazunori Sugiyama; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

  • 1998TetAlbum

    DIW · DIW-933 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer [Produced By]: John Zorn

Show 11 more releases
  • 1998YodAlbum

    DIW · DIW-935 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer [Produced By]: John Zorn

  • 1997HetAlbum

    DIW · DIW-925 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: Kazunori Sugiyama

  • 1996ZayinAlbum

    DIW · DIW-915 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

  • 1995BeitAlbum

    DIW · DIW-889 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer [Produced By]: John Zorn

  • 1995DaletEP

    DIW · DIW-923 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

  • 1995GimelAlbum

    DIW · DIW-890 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

  • 1995HeiAlbum

    DIW · DIW-899 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

  • 1995LiveRelease

    Jazz Door · JD 1293

  • 1995Masada LiveLive

    Jazz Door · JD 1293

  • 1995VavAlbum

    DIW · DIW-900 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

  • 1994AlefAlbum

    DIW · DIW-888 · Executive-Producer: DIW Records; Executive-Producer: Disk Union; Mastered By: Allan Tucker; Producer: John Zorn

Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.

Lineup

  • Joey Baron · drums (drum set)
  • Greg Cohen
  • Dave Douglas
  • John Zorn

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 1 plays, 2004-01-22–2004-01-22 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (DJ Riz) — KEXP

Lineup history

4 members on record
  • Dave Douglastenure unknown
  • Greg Cohentenure unknown
  • Joey Barondrums (drum set)tenure unknown
  • John ZornOriginal membertenure unknown

Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.

Members also play in: Awakening Ground (via John Zorn), Bladerunner (via John Zorn), Brötzmann Clarinet Project (via John Zorn), Buck Jam Tonic (via John Zorn), Company 91 (via John Zorn), Dave Douglas & Keystone (via Dave Douglas), Electric Masada (via John Zorn), Hemophiliac (via John Zorn) and 11 more

Shares members with: Company (via John Zorn), Milford Graves/John Zorn Duo (via John Zorn), Miniature (via Joey Baron), Misha Mengelberg Trio (via Joey Baron), The Bill Frisell Band (via Joey Baron), The Chadbournes (via John Zorn), The Fred Hersch Trio (via Joey Baron), The Golden Palominos (via John Zorn) and 2 more

Subgroups and parent groups: Masada String Trio

Photos, art and posters

Masada — Photo · live_stage
Photo · live_stage — TheAudioDB
Masada — Photo · live_stage
Photo · live_stage — TheAudioDB
Masada — Photo · live_stage
Photo · live_stage — Wikidata
Masada — Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois, 2026-10-10
Poster · Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois, 2026-10-10 — facebook
Masada — Cologne, 2024-05-25
Poster · Cologne, 2024-05-25 — Songkick
Masada — Selbstverwaltetes Jugendhaus, 2016-07-15
Poster · Selbstverwaltetes Jugendhaus, 2016-07-15 — Songkick
Masada — Selbstverwaltetes Jugendhaus, 2015-07-08
Poster · Selbstverwaltetes Jugendhaus, 2015-07-08 — Songkick
Masada — Klapperfeld, 2014-05-17
Poster · Klapperfeld, 2014-05-17 — Songkick
Masada — CC Luchtbal, 2008-06-22
Poster · CC Luchtbal, 2008-06-22 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
Masada on Last.fmArtist facts
Masada on TheAudioDBArtist facts
WikidataArtist facts, Photos
KEXPAirplay
facebookShow history, Show posters
SongkickShow history, Show posters
setlist.fmShow history
TheAudioDBPhotos
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.

From Wikipedia

These facts are from the English Wikipedia article Masada (band). They are shown on their own and are not merged into the record above.

Genres
Klezmer, experimental, jazz
Labels
Tzadik
Past members
John Zorn, Joey Baron, Greg Cohen, Dave Douglas
Associated acts
John Zorn, Electric Masada, Naked City

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