“A truly soulful experience”

— New York Times

“Madof is one of those people who really gets to the inside of what the guitar is doing”

— John Zorn

Jon Madof performing in Milan, Italy

 

Jon Madof is a guitarist, composer, producer, bandleader, label owner and educator based in New York. He is the leader of several bands including Zion80 and Rashanim, and has worked with artists including Matisyahu, Bill Laswell, Frank London and Marc Ribot. Madof has performed around the world at prestigious venues and festivals, been featured in media outlets including the New York Times and NPR, and has maintained a decades-long association with composer John Zorn. Since 2017, Madof has been the co-owner of the prolific and eclectic Chant Records label. Madof also consults with other musicians and teaches about digital distribution, promotion, crowdfunding, technology, social media and audience development.