John Zorn (born September 2, 1953 in Queens, New York City) is an American avant-gare composer, arranger, record producer, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist. Zorn's recorded output is prolific with hundreds of album credits as a performer, composer, or producer. His work has touched on a wide range of musical genres, but he is best-known for his jazz, improvised and contemporary music. Zorn has also led the notable hardcore experimental band Naked City, the klezmer influenced quartet Masada and composed the associated 'Masada Songbooks', written concert music for classical ensembles, and produced music for many films and documentaries.