Jazz Raga
Jazz Raga is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.[1]
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| Released | 1966 | |||
| Recorded | August 4 & 17, 1966 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz fusion, raga rock | |||
| Length | 33:58 | |||
| Label | Impulse! | |||
| Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating "The album received mixed reviews at the time but developed a lasting cult following. Jazz Raga is a classic for its barrier-breaking invention and startling creativity".[2]
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Track listing
All compositions by Gábor Szabó except as noted
- "Walking on Nails" - 2:48
- "Mizrab" - 3:32
- "Search for Nirvana" - 2:08
- "Krishna" - 3:13
- "Raga Doll" (Gary McFarland) - 3:44
- "Comin' Back" - 1:57
- "Paint It Black" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 4:42
- "Sophisticated Wheels" - 3:54
- "Ravi" - 2:59
- "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) - 3:01
- "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) - 2:31
- Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 4, 1966 (tracks 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11) and August 17, 1966 (tracks 1-3, 5, 7 & 9)
Personnel
- Gábor Szabó - guitar, sitar, vocals
- Bob Bushnell - guitar (tracks 1-3, 5, 7 & 9)
- Johnny Gregg - bass
- Bernard Purdie – drums
References
- Impulse! Records discography accessed April 1, 2011
- Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed April 1, 2011
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