Album Information:
Released in 1977 on CBS Records
Recorded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1977
Produced by John McLaughlin
Format: LP, Promo
Musicians:
- Zakir Hussain – bongos, dholak, percussion, tabla, timbales, triangle, vocals
- John McLaughlin – guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Lakshminarayana Shankar – viola, violin, vocals
- Vikku Vinayakram – ghatam, kanjeera, percussion, vocals
Description:
In this energizing exploration of Hindustani classical music from a jazz perspective, John McLaughlin joins a virtuosic trio of Indian musicians who inspire some of the most impassioned and impressive playing of his career. His acoustic guitar shredding veers close to the bendy sounds of the sitar and fits nicely with the dense web of percussion created by Vikku Vinayakram and Zakir Hussain. Violinist Lakshiminarayana Shankar’s emotive themes and fiery solos make him a perfect foil to McLaughlin.
