RELEASED 21.10.2011
Rudresh Mahanthappa (alto saxophone, laptop); David Gilmore (electric guitar); Rich Brown (electric bass); Damion Reid (drums); Anantha Krishnan (kanjira, mradangam)
SAMDHI represents a new direction in combing the complex melodic and rhythmic elements of both Carnatic (South Indian) music and the traditions of jazz within an electro-acoustic format consisting of alto saxophone with electronics, electric guitar, electric bass, and drums. SAMDHI is breaking new ground in the multicultural landscape of modern music.
TRACK LISTINGS 1. Parakram #1 2. Killer 3. Richard's Game 4. Playing with Stones 5. Parakram #2 6. Ahhh 7. Meeting of the Skins 8. Still-Gas 9. Rune 10. Breakfastlunchanddinnner 11. For My Lady 12. For All the Ladies