Cobra

Album by John Zorn

Cobra is an album documenting John Zorn’s game‑piece composition, realised by an ensemble of improvisers under a prompter who uses cue cards and signals to shape the performance in real time. It draws on avant‑garde jazz, free improvisation and contemporary classical practices, using a rule‑based system to organise group interaction.
First released: 1987

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Opening
    0:59
  2. 2.
    Allegro
    4:32
  3. 3.
    Largo
    6:13
  4. 4.
    Moderato
    7:41
  5. 5.
    Fantasia
    3:44
  6. 6.
    Presto
    1:39
  7. 7.
    Adagio Maestoso
    2:39
  8. 8.
    Violento
    4:16
  9. 9.
    Allegro Scorrevole
    2:35
  10. 10.
    Capriccio con gusto
    4:40
  11. 11.
    False Start / Giocoso
    0:52
  12. 12.
    Scherzo
    5:46
  13. 13.
    Maestoso Meccanico
    1:21
  14. 14.
    Variations / Furioso
    8:40
  15. 15.
    Epilogue
    3:43
    Cobra - John Zorn | Raygum