by Divya Kumar Pianist Madhav Chari talks about the spirit of jazz, linking his music to Indian philosophy and his experiential workshops. Divya Kumar listens in. If you go to meet jazz pianist Madhav Chari expecting to discuss just jazz or even just music, think again. With mind-whirling rapidity the conversation flows between cognitive science [...]

Mekaal Hassan Band – Saptak / EMI (India) 2009 1. Chal Bulleya 2. Bandeya 3. Ranjha 4. Jhok Ranjhan 5. Sanwal 6. Bhageshwari 7. Huns Dhun 8. Waris Shah 9. Andholan 10. Mahi 11. Albaella Personnel: Mekaal Hasan – lead guitar, Javed Bashir – lead vocals, Mohammad Ahsan Papu – flute Additional Musicians: Keyboards on [...]

Madhav Chari – Parisian Thoroughfares / Virgin Records (India) 2009 1. Parisian Thoroughfare (Powell) 2. Just In Time (Styne,Comden,Green) 3. You Don’t Know What Love Is (Raye, DePaul) 4. Elegy (Madhav Chari) (Dedicated To Elvin Jones) 5. Rejoice (Madhav Chari) 6. Elder Song (Madhav Chari) (Dedicated to A.K. Chari) 7. Prelude To A kiss (Ellington, [...]

Unmatched  – Eero Hämeenniemi & Guru Kaaraikkudi mani / Kosmic Music 2005 (Released under the name Twins in Finland) 1. String Swing / Hämeenniemi 2. Spicy Joy / K. Mani 3. Not Maya / Hämeenniemi 4. Music For Mani  / Hämeenniemi 5. Inspiration on 5 / Hämeenniemi Personnel: Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani – Mridangam, Hämeenniemi – [...]