Jon Madof

Jon Madof (born May 28, 1974) is an American guitarist, composer, and leader of the bands Rashanim and Zion80, who has performed extensively with other artists including John Zorn, Matisyahu, Marc Ribot, and Frank London.[http://www.jonmadof.com/ Jon Madof website], accessed January 21, 2015[http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/jonmadof All About Jazz: Jon Madof], accessed January 21, 2015

PopMatters' Sean Murphy said "All of his projects thus far have explored traditional Jewish sounds with a skillful blend of surf music, thrash, jazz and calmer acoustic. Each successive effort has seen Madof stretching and pushing himself farther, in as well as out, utilizing exotic instruments with feeling always at the forefront".Murphy, S., [https://www.popmatters.com/175868-jon-madof-making-world-music-for-a-new-world-2495716998.html Beware Soaring Yarmulkes! Jon Madof and Zion80 Are Making World Music for a New World], PopMatters, January 20, 2014