"50th Birthday Celebration Volu" is a live CD by the avant-garde jazz and experimental band Painkiller, released under the renowned Tzadik label. This album captures an electrifying performance from John Zorn?s legendary 50th birthday concert series at Tonic in New York City. Painkiller, consisting of John Zorn (saxophone), Bill Laswell (bass), and Mick Harris (drums), is celebrated for their groundbreaking fusion of jazz, grindcore, dub, and improvisational music. Since their formation in the early 1990s, Painkiller has been acclaimed for pushing musical boundaries and influencing countless artists across genres. The "50th Birthday Celebration Volu" showcases their raw energy and innovative spirit through intense improvisations and genre-defying soundscapes. The manufacturer Tzadik is a highly respected independent record label founded by John Zorn in 1995, dedicated to supporting adventurous music that challenges conventions?especially within avant-garde jazz, contemporary classical music, and experimental genres.