John Zorn & Co. To Headline Benefit Concert for Japan

Innovator, composer and musician John Zorn has announced one of his three benefit concerts for Japan earthquake relief will be held at Abrons Arts Center on April 8th.  Zorn will host two shows that evening and has invited over a dozen big-name musicians from the realms of indie rock, contemporary jazz, and avant-garde to come together in support of recovery efforts in Japan.  The performance at 6:30p will include Thurston Moore, Matthew Shipp, Gyan Riley, Masada String Trio, Erik Friedlander and more.  The performance at 9:30p will include Norah Jones, Jesse Harris, Vinicius Cantuaria, Buke and Gass and more. Both the performers and the theater are donating their services, ensuring that 100% of proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit near Sendai on March 11. Funds will be donated to the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund. For more information visit the Abrons website here. $35-50 // Friday, April 8th at 6:30 & 9:30 pm // 466 Grand Street.