On March 27, 2001, “Tzadik” label released “The Gift”, album by John Zorn, the third volume of “Music Romance Series”. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, and was produced by John Zorn.

Personnel:

• John Zorn– piano, theremin
• Marc Ribot– guitar
• Jamie Saft– piano, organ, Wurlitzer piano, keyboards
• Greg Cohen– bass
• Trevor Dunn– bass
• Joey Baron– drums
• Cyro Baptista– percussion
• Mike Patton– voice
• Dave Douglas– trumpet
• Jennifer Choi– violin
• Masumi Rostad – viola
• Raman Ramakishna – cello
• Ned Rothenberg– shakuhachi

Track listing:

All tracks by John Zorn.

1. Makahaa
2. The Quiet Surf
3. Samarkan
4. Train to Thiensan
5. Snake Catcher
6. Mao’s Moon
7. Cutting Stone
8. La Flor del Barrio
9. Bridge to the Beyond
10. Makahaa (reprise)