Xaphan: Book of Angels Volume 9 is an album by the Secret Chiefs 3 performing compositions from John Zorn's second Masada book, "The Book of Angels".[1] It is the fifth studio album to be released by the Secret Chiefs 3. As with the other volumes of the Book of Angels series, the titles of the songs are characters from Jewish and Christian mythology. The title of the album, Xaphan refers to one of the fallen angels who rebelled with Satan and set the Heaven on fire. Personnel * Anonymous 13: Voice, Viola * Rich Doucette: Sarangi * Shahzad Ismaily: Bass * Jai Young Kim: B3 Organ * Jason Schimmel: Guitar * Monica Schley: Harp * Ches Smith: Drums, Congas * Tim Smolens: Cello, Upright Bass * Trey Spruance: Baritone Guitar, Electric Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Synth, Autoharp, Piano, Bass * Adam Stacey: Clavinet * Timb Harris: Violin, Trumpet