| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "Chakkar" 02. "Megha" 03. "Yaman" 04. "Song before sunrise (Lalit)" 05. "Pilu" 06. "The bear" 07. "Jhaptal" 08. "Mela" 09. "Asian airs"
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| Description: | Runningtime: 00:00:00, Double Bass: Chris Featonby, Drums: Andrew Bratt, Flute: James McDowall, Photography: Alex Halliday, Photography: Alf Goodrich, Piano: Steve Tromans, Producer: John Mayer (2), Producer: Robin Broadbank, Recorded By: John Mayer (2), Recorded By: Robin Broadbank, Saxophone: Anna Brooks, Sitar: Jonathan Mayer, Tabla: Ranjit Singh, Tambura: Peter Moore (11), Trumpet: Dave Smith (37), Violin: John Mayer (2), Written-By: John Mayer (2), Written-By: John Mayer (2), Written-By: Jonathan Mayer, Written-By: John Mayer (2), Written-By: John Mayer (2), Written-By: Steve Tromans, Written-By: John Mayer (2), Written-By: John Mayer (2), Written-By: John Mayer (2), Labelcode NIM5499.2 (NI 5499)"Indo-Jazz Fusions" is a groundbreaking CD that documents one of the earliest and most influential encounters between Indian classical music and modern jazz. Led by composer and violinist John Mayer, this recording merges raga-based melodic structures and rhythmic cycles with jazz harmony, improvisation, and ensemble playing. The result is a sophisticated sound world that feels both exploratory and deeply rooted in tradition, appealing to listeners of world music, jazz, and contemporary classical alike. Carefully arranged themes unfold into sections of open improvisation, where Indian and Western instruments respond to each other in a genuine musical dialogue rather than a superficial crossover.
John Mayer was a pioneering Indo-British musician and composer who became one of the key figures in developing Indo-jazz as a genre. Trained in Indian classical music and active in the Western concert and jazz scenes, he was known for his ability to write scores that respected the integrity of raga and tala while opening up space for jazz phrasing and harmonic color. Mayer's work with Indo-jazz ensembles played an important role in making cross-cultural composition and performance a serious artistic field, inspiring later generations of fusion projects and collaborations between Indian musicians and Western jazz players.
The CD format underlines the album's status as a carefully curated studio production, with clear sound and a sequence of tracks that guide the listener through contrasting moods and structures--from meditative, raga-inspired passages to rhythmically driving, jazz-oriented sections. "Indo-Jazz Fusions" is especially suitable for listeners who are curious about how different musical systems can interlock without losing their identity, making it a compelling addition to any serious jazz, world, or fusion collection.
Nimbus, the manufacturer of this release, is known as a quality-oriented label with a strong focus on carefully produced recordings. The company has built a reputation for attentive sound engineering, thoughtful presentation, and a catalog that often emphasizes musical substance over trends. Releases on Nimbus are typically associated with a respect for both artists and repertoire, making this CD an attractive choice for listeners who value enduring musical content and solid production standards. |
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| No. of tracks: |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
NI 5499 |
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