About Moment! Records
Moment Records… a powerful catalog of classical and fusion performances. ~ Jazziz
Moment! Records was founded in 1991 by Zakir Hussain with a mission to record and present great moments from performances of the classical music of India and contemporary world music. Our extensive catalog of CDs and DVDs showcases the finest of these genres. Indian classical music, which is based on improvisation, spontaneity and a refined concept of the relation between performer and audience, has certain demands all its own. It is our mission to capture and present this music to you in its purest form.

The pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, Zakir Hussain is appreciated as one of the world’s greatest and most influential musicians, one whose mastery of his percussion instrument has taken it to a new level, transcending cultures and national borders. Along with his legendary father and teacher, Ustad Allarakha, he has elevated the status of the tabla both in India and around the world. Esteemed as a groundbreaking collaborator, composer, educator and cultural ambassador, he has made an extraordinary impact on the music world as he continues to inspire the next generation of artists.
Rakesh Chaurasia is a brilliant and innovative exponent of the bansuri, a side-blown bamboo flute originating from the Indian subcontinent. His playing, informed by a detailed study of vocal technique, has been hailed as enchanting and mesmerizing. With a powerful imagination and prodigious ability, he has experimented with music across many genres; however, his eclectic performance history is rooted in impeccable training in the classical tradition. His style follows in the footsteps of his iconic Guru and uncle, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, as well as the illustrious lineage of the Maihar gharana. His performances are graced with an astounding technique blessed with amazing breath control, pristine tone, exquisite runs and a joyful and witty playfulness which have brought him widespread acclaim and popularity.
“It is with great joy that I present on my label, Moment Records, this concert recording of myself with the amazing flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. We have been playing together for several years, in a few different formats, and I have always found our concerts to be uniquely fresh. I have happily experienced each concert to be different from the last and our musical conversation filled with rhythmic and harmonic exploration. Having played for decades with his uncle, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, I eagerly look forward to Rakesh’s considerable talents blossoming and evolving into all-time greatness.” -Zakir Hussain

A groundbreaking recording six years in the making, with trailblazing guitarist John McLaughlin, India’s foremost music composer/singer Shankar Mahadevan and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, brings the three visionary musicians together in a musical landscape heretofore unexplored.
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“I’m so lucky to have these great musicians come to join me. It’s like throwing a party and having my friends meet my other friends, and seeing what takes place –that’s the excitement and challenge that I’m enjoying.” ~ Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain • The SFJazz Sessions • Total Time 3:00:22
This DVD tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions.
With Bela Fleck, banjo • Edgar Meyer, bass • Steve Smith, drums • Giovanni Hidalgo, conga • Eric Harland, drums • Ganesh Rajagopalan, violin • Rakesh Chaurasia, flute • Niladri Kumar, sitar • George Brooks, saxophone • Antonia Minnecola, Kathak dance • Molly Holm, vocal • Dana Pandey, tabla • Osam Ezzeldin, keyboard • Sanket Acharya, tabla • Salar Nader, tabla.
Mixdown Engineer: Mujeeb Dadarkar • Edited by Jake Richmond and George Rosenfeld.
Directed by Anisa Qureshi and Taylor Phillips – A Moment Records and Route 66 AR Production
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“I’m so lucky to have these great musicians come to join me. It’s like throwing a party and having my friends meet my other friends, and seeing what takes place –that’s the excitement and challenge that I’m enjoying.” ~ Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain • The SFJazz Sessions • Total Time 3:00:22
This DVD tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions.
With Bela Fleck, banjo • Edgar Meyer, bass • Steve Smith, drums • Giovanni Hidalgo, conga • Eric Harland, drums • Ganesh Rajagopalan, violin • Rakesh Chaurasia, flute • Niladri Kumar, sitar • George Brooks, saxophone • Antonia Minnecola, Kathak dance • Molly Holm, vocal • Dana Pandey, tabla • Osam Ezzeldin, keyboard • Sanket Acharya, tabla • Salar Nader, tabla.
Mixdown Engineer: Mujeeb Dadarkar • Edited by Jake Richmond and George Rosenfeld.
Directed by Anisa Qureshi and Taylor Phillips – A Moment Records and Route 66 AR Production
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TRACKS:
Naubat
Zakir Hussain, Steve Smith, Giovanni Hidalgo, Eric Harland
Aarambh
Ganesh Rajagopalan (featured), Zakir Hussain, Rakesh Chaurasia, Niladri Kumar
Paysh
Eric Harland & Zakir Hussain
Bahar (Zakir Hussain)
Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, Rakesh Chaurasia
Rapt, No Strings (Zakir Hussain)
Zakir Hussain, Antonia Minnecola, George Brooks, Molly Holm, Osam Ezzeldin, Dana Pandey, Sanket Acharya, Salar Nader
Bubbles (Bela Fleck)
Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain
Saath
Niladri Kumar (featured), Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Rakesh Chaurasia
Zquinto
Giovanni Hidalgo & Zakir Hussain
Rapt, No Strings Part 2 (Zakir Hussain)
Zakir Hussain, Antonia Minnecola, George Brooks, Molly Holm, Osam Ezzeldin, Dana Pandey, Sanket Acharya, Salar Nader
Sangat
Rakesh Chaurasia (featured), Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Niladri Kumar
Taalkonakol
Steve Smith & Zakir Hussain
Karvan
Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Rakesh Chaurasia, Niladri Kumar

TRACKS:
Naubat
Zakir Hussain, Steve Smith, Giovanni Hidalgo, Eric Harland
Aarambh
Ganesh Rajagopalan (featured), Zakir Hussain, Rakesh Chaurasia, Niladri Kumar
Paysh
Eric Harland & Zakir Hussain
Bahar (Zakir Hussain)
Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, Rakesh Chaurasia
Rapt, No Strings (Zakir Hussain)
Zakir Hussain, Antonia Minnecola, George Brooks, Molly Holm, Osam Ezzeldin, Dana Pandey, Sanket Acharya, Salar Nader
Bubbles (Bela Fleck)
Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain
Saath
Niladri Kumar (featured), Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Rakesh Chaurasia
Zquinto
Giovanni Hidalgo & Zakir Hussain
Rapt, No Strings Part 2 (Zakir Hussain)
Zakir Hussain, Antonia Minnecola, George Brooks, Molly Holm, Osam Ezzeldin, Dana Pandey, Sanket Acharya, Salar Nader
Sangat
Rakesh Chaurasia (featured), Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Niladri Kumar
Taalkonakol
Steve Smith & Zakir Hussain
Karvan
Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Rakesh Chaurasia, Niladri Kumar
The Speaking Hand

The Speaking Hand, a 104-minute documentary on Zakir shot in the early 90’s, is now available for download for the first time! It includes interviews with Ustad Allarakha, Zakir’s family, Ravi Shankar and Shivkumar Sharma. With performances of Zakir accompanying Rais Khansahib and a rare jugalbandi with Pandit Jasraj and Hariprasad Chaurasia.
“At Moment Records we feel that, by recording live performances with innovative, state of the art techniques, we are faithfully presenting the experience of the world’s greatest music!”
Moment! Records – the finest in contemporary world music and the classical music of india
“At Moment Records we feel that, by recording live performances with innovative, state of the art techniques, we are faithfully presenting the experience of the world’s greatest music!”
Moment! Records – the finest in contemporary world music and the classical music of india
Zakir Hussain — Distant Kin
with: Jean-Michel Veillon, Charlie McKerron, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Fraser Fifield, Rakesh Chaurasia, Tony Byrne, Patsy Reid, John Joe Kelly
In January, 2011, Zakir Hussain traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, to conduct a week-long collaboration between Indian and Celtic musicians. For those involved, it was as if long-lost cousins had been discovered as they enjoyed sharing melodies with similar scales and songs steeped in romance and myth.
For Zakir, the experience brought back early childhood memories of music played in the streets of Bombay at festival times, a hybrid music formed during the British Raj and very different from the classical tradition he was learning at home.
Eager to continue the musical discovery and camaraderie, Zakir led a tour in Spring, 2015, ending with two nights in early April at San Francisco’s SFJazz Center. This recording contains selections from those concerts.
Track List:
1. Jig O’ Beer & Chai
2. Celnataka
3. Trinkamp/Tajir
4. Waterman’s
5. The Baby Tune
6. Michael’s Matches/Rakesh’s Bansi
7. Watergirl and Then Some
Encore: Making Music Revisited
“…a project that brings together some of India’s greatest musicians with a brilliant cast of players from across the Celtic world.”
– San Jose Mercury News
Zakir Hussain – Best Percussionist:
2015 Downbeat Magazine Critics’ Poll
2015 Modern Drummer Readers’ Poll
Zakir Hussain — Distant Kin
with: Jean-Michel Veillon, Charlie McKerron, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Fraser Fifield, Rakesh Chaurasia, Tony Byrne, Patsy Reid, John Joe Kelly
In January, 2011, Zakir Hussain traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, to conduct a week-long collaboration between Indian and Celtic musicians. For those involved, it was as if long-lost cousins had been discovered as they enjoyed sharing melodies with similar scales and songs steeped in romance and myth.
For Zakir, the experience brought back early childhood memories of music played in the streets of Bombay at festival times, a hybrid music formed during the British Raj and very different from the classical tradition he was learning at home.
Eager to continue the musical discovery and camaraderie, Zakir led a tour in Spring, 2015, ending with two nights in early April at San Francisco’s SFJazz Center. This recording contains selections from those concerts.
Track List:
1. Jig O’ Beer & Chai
2. Celnataka
3. Trinkamp/Tajir
4. Waterman’s
5. The Baby Tune
6. Michael’s Matches/Rakesh’s Bansi
7. Watergirl and Then Some
Encore: Making Music Revisited
“…a project that brings together some of India’s greatest musicians with a brilliant cast of players from across the Celtic world.”
– San Jose Mercury News
Zakir Hussain – Best Percussionist:
2015 Downbeat Magazine Critics’ Poll
2015 Modern Drummer Readers’ Poll
History – Legacy
History
Moment! Records was founded in 1991 by tabla maestro and world music legend Zakir Hussain. We are proud of a catalog which includes audiophile-quality concert recordings of the great contemporary classical masters of India, including Ravi Shankar’s Concert for Peace, along with The Best of Shakti (Zakir’s milestone band with guitar great John McLaughlin), Masters of Percussion, Zakir Hussain & The Rhythm Experience and saxophonist/composer George Brooks’ critically acclaimed Lasting Impression and Night Spinner.
Legacy
Before the advent of the concert hall in India, music, which had its origins in the temple, was played at court or in even smaller chambers, and it is this intimacy that is reflected in the philosophy toward the evocation of rasa or mood. We at Moment Records feel that, by recording live performances with innovative, state of the art techniques, we are faithfully presenting the experience of this great music. Moment Records is dedicated to recording this quality of performance in both genres, using advanced technology.
History – Legacy
History
Moment! Records was founded in 1991 by tabla maestro and world music legend Zakir Hussain. We are proud of a catalog which includes audiophile-quality concert recordings of the great contemporary classical masters of India, including Ravi Shankar’s Concert for Peace, along with The Best of Shakti (Zakir’s milestone band with guitar great John McLaughlin), Masters of Percussion, Zakir Hussain & The Rhythm Experience and saxophonist/composer George Brooks’ critically acclaimed Lasting Impression and Night Spinner.
Legacy
Before the advent of the concert hall in India, music, which had its origins in the temple, was played at court or in even smaller chambers, and it is this intimacy that is reflected in the philosophy toward the evocation of rasa or mood. We at Moment Records feel that, by recording live performances with innovative, state of the art techniques, we are faithfully presenting the experience of this great music. Moment Records is dedicated to recording this quality of performance in both genres, using advanced technology.
Zakir Hussain is today appreciated both in the field of percussion and in the music world at large as an international phenomenon and one of the greatest musicians of our time. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have established him as a national treasure in his own country, India, and as one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors. Along with his legendary father and teacher, Ustad Allarakha, he has elevated the status of his instrument both in India and around the world. His playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, founded in formidable knowledge and study.
Once in a great while, there emerges a musician who, through his genius, injects that certain spark necessary to elevate an instrument to another level of expression and appreciation. For tabla, Ustad Allarakha was such an artist, having brought his instrument a stature and respect never before enjoyed. A disciple of Mian Kader Baksh, the great guru of the Punjab gharana, Ustad Allarakha was, in his lifetime, the most celebrated exponent of this style.
Ustad Allarakha was born in 1919 in Phagwal, a small village in Jammu, the eldest son in a family of seven brothers. From his childhood, it was clear that he was special.
Catalog
We believe our catalog speaks for itself. Browse our CDs and DVDs below.
MR- 1001: Tabla Duet – Ustad Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain Tabla Duet Ramesh Misra – Sarangi Lehara Tabla Duet in Tintal :: 67:37 An electrifying tabla duet performance in Tintal by the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha and his illustrious son, Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1002: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Vocal – A.G. Bandopadhayaya – Tabla. Shuddh Kalyan :: 37:03; Dadra :: 17:18; Bhajan :: 12:01 The celebrated vocalist of the Kirana gharana sings Raga Shuddh Kalyan, a Dadra in Raga Khammaj and Bhajans in Sindh Bhairavi. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1003: Pandit V.G. Jog Violin – Zakir Hussain – Tabla. Rag Jog :: 57:44; Rag Rageshri :: 19:07 The irrepressible violin maestro renders Raga Jog in Jhaptal and Tintal and Raga Rageshri in Keharwa and Tintal in a memorable concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1004: Girija Devi Vocal – Zakir Hussain – Tabla. Rag Puriya Kalyan :: 33:41 Tappa :: 5:03 Thumri :: 14:02 The doyenne of the Benares gharana displays the powerful diversity of her repertoire as she performs a bara khayal in Puriya Kalyan, a tappa in Desi Todi and a thumri in Misra Khammaj. In concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1005: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rags Pilu and Kirwani :: 46:05 Rag Khammaj – Ragmala – Dhun ::24:20 A masterful rendering of Ragas Pilu and Kirwani by the Senia gharana sarod maestro, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, followed by a Ragmala growing out of the evening raga Khammaj and ending with an enchanting Dhun. Accompanied by Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1006: Ustad Sultan Khan Sarangi – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rag Bhupali :: 53:11 Rajasthani Folk Song :: 7:59 Ustad Sultan Khan masterfully and lyrically employs the entire range of his instrument, the sarangi, to present the evening raga Bhupali. He concludes the evening’s concert with a Rajasthani folk song in Bhup Mand. Accompanied by Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1007: Zakir Hussain and the Rhythm Experience – Balinese Fantasy (3:50) Lineage (4:57) Nines Over Easy (7:48) Rapanagatun (3:32) Triveni (6:56) Ryupak (4:13) Def and Drum (1:32) Rhythm Sonata in E Major (11:43) A world percussion ensemble that weaves the rhythms of India, Cuba, Africa, the Middle East and Indonesia into a repertoire which combines improvised exchanges with precise unison drumming. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Gordon Lyon
MR- 1008: A Collection Volume I – A sampler of our first seven releases. Ustad Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain Tabla Duet in Tintal: 10:36 Pandit Bhimsen Joshi – Vocal Rag Shuddh Kalyan: 9:18 Pandit V.G. Jog – Violin Rag Rageshri: 17:44 Girija Devi – Vocal Tappa: 5:03 Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod Rag Khammaj and Ragmala: 18:40 Ustad Sultan Khan – Sarangi Rag Bhupali: 7:06 Zakir Hussain and The Rhythm Experience: Balinese fantasy: 3:49 Rapanagatun: 3:34
MR- 1009: Pandit Jasraj – Swapan Chaudhuri – Tabla Rag Hussaini Kanra :: 44:21; Bhajan :: 16:43 The foremost exponent of the Mewati gharana displays his extraordinary vocal range and musicianship in a bara khyal which develops from the rarely heard raga Hussaini Kanra to ragas Shahana and Bahar. The performance concludes with a bhajan in Bhairavi. Accompanied by Shri Swapan Chaudhuri. — Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1010: Shivkumar Sharma – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rag Rageshri :: 76:48 Shivkumar and Zakir live — one of the great musical feasts of our generation! The enormously popular santoor pioneer performs raga Rageshri, displaying his amazing technical skill and musicianship. In concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain ::: Engineer: Ram Ghoshalhe performance concludes with a bhajan in Bhairavi. Accompanied by Shri Swapan Chaudhuri. — Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1012: Masters of Percussion – with Ustad Alla Rakha, Giovanni Hidalgo, Narada Michael Walden, Zakir Hussain and others Path of Two :: 5:48 A Quality of Seven :: 3:39 Pancham :: 7:33 Geezee :: 7:31 Adital Quartet :: 33:53 Tal Dhyan :: 7:26 Producer: Zakir Hussain Associate Producer: Ram Ghoshal Engineer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1013: Ravi Shankar Concert for Peace Ravi Shankar – Sitar Zakir Hussain – Tabla Partho Sarathy – Sarod Disc1: Raga Jait – Alap, Jor, Jhala :: 21:56 Gat in Rag Jait :: 8:08 Raga Kirwani – Slow and fast gats :: 27:32 Disc2: Raga Mishra Khammaj – Slow and fast Gats :: 55:23 Released in 1995 to celebrate Ravi Shankar’s 75th birthday at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Hailed by Billboard as the year’s best classical CD. Producer: Alan Kozlowski Executive Producers: Zakir Hussain, Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1014: Lalgudi Jayaraman Violin – MR 1014 Lalgudi Jayaraman – Violin Violin Trio Zakir Hussain – Tabla Vellore Ramabhadran – Mrdangam Kriti in Raga Mohanam :: 56:44 Bhajan in Raga Pilu :: 5:11 Tillana in Raga Madhuvanthi :: 6:17 Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1015: Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna – Vocal – Zakir Hussain – Tabla; T.H. Vinayakram – Ghatam; Mysore Nagarajan – Violin Kriti in Raga Lathangi :: 59:25; Tillana in Ragamalika :: 11:33 Producer: Zakir Hussain ::: Engineer: Taufiq Qureshi
MR- 1016: Lasting Impression – George Brook – George Brooks – Tenor & Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet Krishna Bhatt – Sitar Zakir Hussain – Tabla Taj Express :: 7:20 Days of Rain :: 9:36 Lasting Impression :: 8:43 Eagles Beak :: 7:45 Fallen Rose :: 11:31 Producers: George Brooks and Mike Marshall
MR- 1017: Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan – Vocal, Ananda Gopal Bandopadhyaya – Tabla, Jyoti Goho – Harmonium. Rag Bageshri :: 49:26 Rag Kedar :: 18:54 Widely considered the finest young vocalist in the North Indian classical tradition, Rashid Khan renders Ragas Bageshri and Kedar.
MR- 1018: Night Spinner – George Brooks – George Brooks: Tenor & Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet – Zakir Hussain: Tabla, Dholak, Vocals – Jack Perla: Piano – Dave Belove: Bass – David Rokeach: Drums – Aashish Kahn: Sarod – Sultan Kahn: Sarangi – Tommy Kesecker: Vibes – Molly Holm: Vocals. The Esio Trot, Water Dance, Hymn, Night Spinner, In The Grotto, Looking East, Images, Romance, Midnight Meeting, The Light Never Leaves Your Eyes.
MR- 1019: Amjad Ali Khan – Homage to Mother Teresa Amjad Ali Khan – Sarod Zakir Hussain – Tabla Raga Rageshwari Alap-Jor-Jhala Slow Gat in Jhaptal Medium Gat in Tintal Fast Gat in Ada Chautal Fast Gat in Tintal Total time: 69:38 Producers: Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1020: Eternal Light – Eternal Light Shankar – double violin, vocals, Zakir Hussain – tabla, T.H. Vinayakram – ghatam. Celebrating 25 years of performing together. Ragamalika (14:32) Ragam Kiravani (7:45) Tanam Kiravani (9:49) Pancha Nadai Pallavi Kiravani (15:15) Drum Solos/Pancha Nadai Pallavi (10:42) Total time: 58:18 Produced by Shankar Executive Producers: Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1021: Zakir Hussain’s “Selects” Zakir Hussain’s “Selects” presents the maestro’s own selections from some of his favorite tabla solos of the past several years. Total time: 62:09 Produced by Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1022: Golden Strings of the Sarode – Co-produced with Meyer Sound, this extraordinary CD presents one of the foremost sarodists of our time: Aashish Khan (the eldest son of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan). He presents both rare and popular raags, described in his authentic and moving liner notes. He is joined by his musical colleague Zakir Hussain on this audiophile-quality recording. Raag Lalita Gouri (14:18); Raag Bhimpalashree (21:12); Raag Mishra Bhairavi (21:25)
MR- 1601: Zakir Hussain Presents: Masters of Percussion – Live in Concert (DVD) Price: $22.00 Zakir Hussain (tabla); Fazal Qureshi (tabla, kanjira); Taufiq Qureshi (percussion); Niladri Kumar (sitar); Abbos Kosimov (doyra); Ram Kishan (nagada); Dilshad Khan (sarangi); Vijay Chauhan (dholki); Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe (the dancing drummers of Manipur) Recorded live in Albuquerque, 2008. This gathering of percussion players will captivate you and take you on a thrilling and wonderful musical journey
MR- 2001: The Unforgettable Voice of Tony Bari – This is a re-release of “Moods Italo-Americano” previously recorded for and released on Tony Bari’s own label, Tru-Tone Recording, in the late 1950’s. In addition, there are three songs from 45 rpm records Tony Bari released. Producer: Antonia Minnecola Executive Producer: Angela Minnecola
ABLX061: Is That So? (CD) Price: $15.00 Is That So?, a groundbreaking recording six years in the making, with trailblazing guitarist John McLaughlin, India’s foremost music composer/singer Shankar Mahadevan and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, brings the three visionary musicians together in a musical landscape heretofore unexplored.
Catalog
We believe our catalog speaks for itself. Browse our CDs and DVDs below.
MR- 1001: Tabla Duet – Ustad Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain Tabla Duet Ramesh Misra – Sarangi Lehara Tabla Duet in Tintal :: 67:37 An electrifying tabla duet performance in Tintal by the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha and his illustrious son, Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1002: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Vocal – A.G. Bandopadhayaya – Tabla. Shuddh Kalyan :: 37:03; Dadra :: 17:18; Bhajan :: 12:01 The celebrated vocalist of the Kirana gharana sings Raga Shuddh Kalyan, a Dadra in Raga Khammaj and Bhajans in Sindh Bhairavi. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1003: Pandit V.G. Jog Violin – Zakir Hussain – Tabla. Rag Jog :: 57:44; Rag Rageshri :: 19:07 The irrepressible violin maestro renders Raga Jog in Jhaptal and Tintal and Raga Rageshri in Keharwa and Tintal in a memorable concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1004: Girija Devi Vocal – Zakir Hussain – Tabla. Rag Puriya Kalyan :: 33:41 Tappa :: 5:03 Thumri :: 14:02 The doyenne of the Benares gharana displays the powerful diversity of her repertoire as she performs a bara khayal in Puriya Kalyan, a tappa in Desi Todi and a thumri in Misra Khammaj. In concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1005: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rags Pilu and Kirwani :: 46:05 Rag Khammaj – Ragmala – Dhun ::24:20 A masterful rendering of Ragas Pilu and Kirwani by the Senia gharana sarod maestro, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, followed by a Ragmala growing out of the evening raga Khammaj and ending with an enchanting Dhun. Accompanied by Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1006: Ustad Sultan Khan Sarangi – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rag Bhupali :: 53:11 Rajasthani Folk Song :: 7:59 Ustad Sultan Khan masterfully and lyrically employs the entire range of his instrument, the sarangi, to present the evening raga Bhupali. He concludes the evening’s concert with a Rajasthani folk song in Bhup Mand. Accompanied by Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1007: Zakir Hussain and the Rhythm Experience – Balinese Fantasy (3:50) Lineage (4:57) Nines Over Easy (7:48) Rapanagatun (3:32) Triveni (6:56) Ryupak (4:13) Def and Drum (1:32) Rhythm Sonata in E Major (11:43) A world percussion ensemble that weaves the rhythms of India, Cuba, Africa, the Middle East and Indonesia into a repertoire which combines improvised exchanges with precise unison drumming. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Gordon Lyon
MR- 1008: A Collection Volume I – A sampler of our first seven releases. Ustad Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain Tabla Duet in Tintal: 10:36 Pandit Bhimsen Joshi – Vocal Rag Shuddh Kalyan: 9:18 Pandit V.G. Jog – Violin Rag Rageshri: 17:44 Girija Devi – Vocal Tappa: 5:03 Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod Rag Khammaj and Ragmala: 18:40 Ustad Sultan Khan – Sarangi Rag Bhupali: 7:06 Zakir Hussain and The Rhythm Experience: Balinese fantasy: 3:49 Rapanagatun: 3:34
MR- 1009: Pandit Jasraj – Swapan Chaudhuri – Tabla Rag Hussaini Kanra :: 44:21; Bhajan :: 16:43 The foremost exponent of the Mewati gharana displays his extraordinary vocal range and musicianship in a bara khyal which develops from the rarely heard raga Hussaini Kanra to ragas Shahana and Bahar. The performance concludes with a bhajan in Bhairavi. Accompanied by Shri Swapan Chaudhuri. — Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1010: Shivkumar Sharma – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rag Rageshri :: 76:48 Shivkumar and Zakir live — one of the great musical feasts of our generation! The enormously popular santoor pioneer performs raga Rageshri, displaying his amazing technical skill and musicianship. In concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain ::: Engineer: Ram Ghoshalhe performance concludes with a bhajan in Bhairavi. Accompanied by Shri Swapan Chaudhuri. — Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1012: Masters of Percussion – with Ustad Alla Rakha, Giovanni Hidalgo, Narada Michael Walden, Zakir Hussain and others Path of Two :: 5:48 A Quality of Seven :: 3:39 Pancham :: 7:33 Geezee :: 7:31 Adital Quartet :: 33:53 Tal Dhyan :: 7:26 Producer: Zakir Hussain Associate Producer: Ram Ghoshal Engineer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1013: Ravi Shankar Concert for Peace Ravi Shankar – Sitar Zakir Hussain – Tabla Partho Sarathy – Sarod Disc1: Raga Jait – Alap, Jor, Jhala :: 21:56 Gat in Rag Jait :: 8:08 Raga Kirwani – Slow and fast gats :: 27:32 Disc2: Raga Mishra Khammaj – Slow and fast Gats :: 55:23 Released in 1995 to celebrate Ravi Shankar’s 75th birthday at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Hailed by Billboard as the year’s best classical CD. Producer: Alan Kozlowski Executive Producers: Zakir Hussain, Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1014: Lalgudi Jayaraman Violin – MR 1014 Lalgudi Jayaraman – Violin Violin Trio Zakir Hussain – Tabla Vellore Ramabhadran – Mrdangam Kriti in Raga Mohanam :: 56:44 Bhajan in Raga Pilu :: 5:11 Tillana in Raga Madhuvanthi :: 6:17 Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1015: Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna – Vocal – Zakir Hussain – Tabla; T.H. Vinayakram – Ghatam; Mysore Nagarajan – Violin Kriti in Raga Lathangi :: 59:25; Tillana in Ragamalika :: 11:33 Producer: Zakir Hussain ::: Engineer: Taufiq Qureshi
MR- 1016: Lasting Impression – George Brook – George Brooks – Tenor & Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet Krishna Bhatt – Sitar Zakir Hussain – Tabla Taj Express :: 7:20 Days of Rain :: 9:36 Lasting Impression :: 8:43 Eagles Beak :: 7:45 Fallen Rose :: 11:31 Producers: George Brooks and Mike Marshall
MR- 1017: Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan – Vocal, Ananda Gopal Bandopadhyaya – Tabla, Jyoti Goho – Harmonium. Rag Bageshri :: 49:26 Rag Kedar :: 18:54 Widely considered the finest young vocalist in the North Indian classical tradition, Rashid Khan renders Ragas Bageshri and Kedar.
MR- 1018: Night Spinner – George Brooks – George Brooks: Tenor & Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet – Zakir Hussain: Tabla, Dholak, Vocals – Jack Perla: Piano – Dave Belove: Bass – David Rokeach: Drums – Aashish Kahn: Sarod – Sultan Kahn: Sarangi – Tommy Kesecker: Vibes – Molly Holm: Vocals. The Esio Trot, Water Dance, Hymn, Night Spinner, In The Grotto, Looking East, Images, Romance, Midnight Meeting, The Light Never Leaves Your Eyes.
MR- 1019: Amjad Ali Khan – Homage to Mother Teresa Amjad Ali Khan – Sarod Zakir Hussain – Tabla Raga Rageshwari Alap-Jor-Jhala Slow Gat in Jhaptal Medium Gat in Tintal Fast Gat in Ada Chautal Fast Gat in Tintal Total time: 69:38 Producers: Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1020: Eternal Light – Eternal Light Shankar – double violin, vocals, Zakir Hussain – tabla, T.H. Vinayakram – ghatam. Celebrating 25 years of performing together. Ragamalika (14:32) Ragam Kiravani (7:45) Tanam Kiravani (9:49) Pancha Nadai Pallavi Kiravani (15:15) Drum Solos/Pancha Nadai Pallavi (10:42) Total time: 58:18 Produced by Shankar Executive Producers: Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1021: Zakir Hussain’s “Selects” Zakir Hussain’s “Selects” presents the maestro’s own selections from some of his favorite tabla solos of the past several years. Total time: 62:09 Produced by Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1022: Golden Strings of the Sarode – Co-produced with Meyer Sound, this extraordinary CD presents one of the foremost sarodists of our time: Aashish Khan (the eldest son of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan). He presents both rare and popular raags, described in his authentic and moving liner notes. He is joined by his musical colleague Zakir Hussain on this audiophile-quality recording. Raag Lalita Gouri (14:18); Raag Bhimpalashree (21:12); Raag Mishra Bhairavi (21:25)
MR- 1601: Zakir Hussain Presents: Masters of Percussion – Live in Concert (DVD) Price: $22.00 Zakir Hussain (tabla); Fazal Qureshi (tabla, kanjira); Taufiq Qureshi (percussion); Niladri Kumar (sitar); Abbos Kosimov (doyra); Ram Kishan (nagada); Dilshad Khan (sarangi); Vijay Chauhan (dholki); Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe (the dancing drummers of Manipur) Recorded live in Albuquerque, 2008. This gathering of percussion players will captivate you and take you on a thrilling and wonderful musical journey
MR- 2001: The Unforgettable Voice of Tony Bari – This is a re-release of “Moods Italo-Americano” previously recorded for and released on Tony Bari’s own label, Tru-Tone Recording, in the late 1950’s. In addition, there are three songs from 45 rpm records Tony Bari released. Producer: Antonia Minnecola Executive Producer: Angela Minnecola
ABLX061: Is That So? (CD) Price: $15.00 Is That So?, a groundbreaking recording six years in the making, with trailblazing guitarist John McLaughlin, India’s foremost music composer/singer Shankar Mahadevan and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, brings the three visionary musicians together in a musical landscape heretofore unexplored.
Catalog
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MR- 1001: Tabla Duet – Ustad Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain Tabla Duet Ramesh Misra – Sarangi Lehara Tabla Duet in Tintal :: 67:37 An electrifying tabla duet performance in Tintal by the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha and his illustrious son, Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1002: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Vocal – A.G. Bandopadhayaya – Tabla. Shuddh Kalyan :: 37:03; Dadra :: 17:18; Bhajan :: 12:01 The celebrated vocalist of the Kirana gharana sings Raga Shuddh Kalyan, a Dadra in Raga Khammaj and Bhajans in Sindh Bhairavi. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1003: Pandit V.G. Jog Violin – Zakir Hussain – Tabla. Rag Jog :: 57:44; Rag Rageshri :: 19:07 The irrepressible violin maestro renders Raga Jog in Jhaptal and Tintal and Raga Rageshri in Keharwa and Tintal in a memorable concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1004: Girija Devi Vocal – Zakir Hussain – Tabla. Rag Puriya Kalyan :: 33:41 Tappa :: 5:03 Thumri :: 14:02 The doyenne of the Benares gharana displays the powerful diversity of her repertoire as she performs a bara khayal in Puriya Kalyan, a tappa in Desi Todi and a thumri in Misra Khammaj. In concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1005: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rags Pilu and Kirwani :: 46:05 Rag Khammaj – Ragmala – Dhun ::24:20 A masterful rendering of Ragas Pilu and Kirwani by the Senia gharana sarod maestro, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, followed by a Ragmala growing out of the evening raga Khammaj and ending with an enchanting Dhun. Accompanied by Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1006: Ustad Sultan Khan Sarangi – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rag Bhupali :: 53:11 Rajasthani Folk Song :: 7:59 Ustad Sultan Khan masterfully and lyrically employs the entire range of his instrument, the sarangi, to present the evening raga Bhupali. He concludes the evening’s concert with a Rajasthani folk song in Bhup Mand. Accompanied by Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1007: Zakir Hussain and the Rhythm Experience – Balinese Fantasy (3:50) Lineage (4:57) Nines Over Easy (7:48) Rapanagatun (3:32) Triveni (6:56) Ryupak (4:13) Def and Drum (1:32) Rhythm Sonata in E Major (11:43) A world percussion ensemble that weaves the rhythms of India, Cuba, Africa, the Middle East and Indonesia into a repertoire which combines improvised exchanges with precise unison drumming. Producer: Zakir Hussain Engineer: Gordon Lyon
MR- 1008: A Collection Volume I – A sampler of our first seven releases. Ustad Alla Rakha and Zakir Hussain Tabla Duet in Tintal: 10:36 Pandit Bhimsen Joshi – Vocal Rag Shuddh Kalyan: 9:18 Pandit V.G. Jog – Violin Rag Rageshri: 17:44 Girija Devi – Vocal Tappa: 5:03 Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod Rag Khammaj and Ragmala: 18:40 Ustad Sultan Khan – Sarangi Rag Bhupali: 7:06 Zakir Hussain and The Rhythm Experience: Balinese fantasy: 3:49 Rapanagatun: 3:34
MR- 1009: Pandit Jasraj – Swapan Chaudhuri – Tabla Rag Hussaini Kanra :: 44:21; Bhajan :: 16:43 The foremost exponent of the Mewati gharana displays his extraordinary vocal range and musicianship in a bara khyal which develops from the rarely heard raga Hussaini Kanra to ragas Shahana and Bahar. The performance concludes with a bhajan in Bhairavi. Accompanied by Shri Swapan Chaudhuri. — Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1010: Shivkumar Sharma – Zakir Hussain – Tabla Rag Rageshri :: 76:48 Shivkumar and Zakir live — one of the great musical feasts of our generation! The enormously popular santoor pioneer performs raga Rageshri, displaying his amazing technical skill and musicianship. In concert with Zakir Hussain. Producer: Zakir Hussain ::: Engineer: Ram Ghoshalhe performance concludes with a bhajan in Bhairavi. Accompanied by Shri Swapan Chaudhuri. — Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1012: Masters of Percussion – with Ustad Alla Rakha, Giovanni Hidalgo, Narada Michael Walden, Zakir Hussain and others Path of Two :: 5:48 A Quality of Seven :: 3:39 Pancham :: 7:33 Geezee :: 7:31 Adital Quartet :: 33:53 Tal Dhyan :: 7:26 Producer: Zakir Hussain Associate Producer: Ram Ghoshal Engineer: Zakir Hussain
MR- 1013: Ravi Shankar Concert for Peace Ravi Shankar – Sitar Zakir Hussain – Tabla Partho Sarathy – Sarod Disc1: Raga Jait – Alap, Jor, Jhala :: 21:56 Gat in Rag Jait :: 8:08 Raga Kirwani – Slow and fast gats :: 27:32 Disc2: Raga Mishra Khammaj – Slow and fast Gats :: 55:23 Released in 1995 to celebrate Ravi Shankar’s 75th birthday at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Hailed by Billboard as the year’s best classical CD. Producer: Alan Kozlowski Executive Producers: Zakir Hussain, Ram Ghoshal
MR- 1014: Lalgudi Jayaraman Violin – MR 1014 Lalgudi Jayaraman – Violin Violin Trio Zakir Hussain – Tabla Vellore Ramabhadran – Mrdangam Kriti in Raga Mohanam :: 56:44 Bhajan in Raga Pilu :: 5:11 Tillana in Raga Madhuvanthi :: 6:17 Produced & Engineered by Zakir Hussain
MR- 1015: Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna – Vocal – Zakir Hussain – Tabla; T.H. Vinayakram – Ghatam; Mysore Nagarajan – Violin Kriti in Raga Lathangi :: 59:25; Tillana in Ragamalika :: 11:33 Producer: Zakir Hussain ::: Engineer: Taufiq Qureshi
MR- 1016: Lasting Impression – George Brook – George Brooks – Tenor & Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet Krishna Bhatt – Sitar Zakir Hussain – Tabla Taj Express :: 7:20 Days of Rain :: 9:36 Lasting Impression :: 8:43 Eagles Beak :: 7:45 Fallen Rose :: 11:31 Producers: George Brooks and Mike Marshall
MR- 1017: Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan – Vocal, Ananda Gopal Bandopadhyaya – Tabla, Jyoti Goho – Harmonium. Rag Bageshri :: 49:26 Rag Kedar :: 18:54 Widely considered the finest young vocalist in the North Indian classical tradition, Rashid Khan renders Ragas Bageshri and Kedar.
MR- 1018: Night Spinner – George Brooks – George Brooks: Tenor & Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet – Zakir Hussain: Tabla, Dholak, Vocals – Jack Perla: Piano – Dave Belove: Bass – David Rokeach: Drums – Aashish Kahn: Sarod – Sultan Kahn: Sarangi – Tommy Kesecker: Vibes – Molly Holm: Vocals. The Esio Trot, Water Dance, Hymn, Night Spinner, In The Grotto, Looking East, Images, Romance, Midnight Meeting, The Light Never Leaves Your Eyes.
MR- 1019: Amjad Ali Khan – Homage to Mother Teresa Amjad Ali Khan – Sarod Zakir Hussain – Tabla Raga Rageshwari Alap-Jor-Jhala Slow Gat in Jhaptal Medium Gat in Tintal Fast Gat in Ada Chautal Fast Gat in Tintal Total time: 69:38 Producers: Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1020: Eternal Light – Eternal Light Shankar – double violin, vocals, Zakir Hussain – tabla, T.H. Vinayakram – ghatam. Celebrating 25 years of performing together. Ragamalika (14:32) Ragam Kiravani (7:45) Tanam Kiravani (9:49) Pancha Nadai Pallavi Kiravani (15:15) Drum Solos/Pancha Nadai Pallavi (10:42) Total time: 58:18 Produced by Shankar Executive Producers: Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1021: Zakir Hussain’s “Selects” Zakir Hussain’s “Selects” presents the maestro’s own selections from some of his favorite tabla solos of the past several years. Total time: 62:09 Produced by Zakir Hussain & Antonia Minnecola
MR- 1022: Golden Strings of the Sarode – Co-produced with Meyer Sound, this extraordinary CD presents one of the foremost sarodists of our time: Aashish Khan (the eldest son of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan). He presents both rare and popular raags, described in his authentic and moving liner notes. He is joined by his musical colleague Zakir Hussain on this audiophile-quality recording. Raag Lalita Gouri (14:18); Raag Bhimpalashree (21:12); Raag Mishra Bhairavi (21:25)
MR- 1601: Zakir Hussain Presents: Masters of Percussion – Live in Concert (DVD) Price: $22.00 Zakir Hussain (tabla); Fazal Qureshi (tabla, kanjira); Taufiq Qureshi (percussion); Niladri Kumar (sitar); Abbos Kosimov (doyra); Ram Kishan (nagada); Dilshad Khan (sarangi); Vijay Chauhan (dholki); Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe (the dancing drummers of Manipur) Recorded live in Albuquerque, 2008. This gathering of percussion players will captivate you and take you on a thrilling and wonderful musical journey
MR- 2001: The Unforgettable Voice of Tony Bari – This is a re-release of “Moods Italo-Americano” previously recorded for and released on Tony Bari’s own label, Tru-Tone Recording, in the late 1950’s. In addition, there are three songs from 45 rpm records Tony Bari released. Producer: Antonia Minnecola Executive Producer: Angela Minnecola
ABLX061: Is That So? (CD) Price: $15.00 Is That So?, a groundbreaking recording six years in the making, with trailblazing guitarist John McLaughlin, India’s foremost music composer/singer Shankar Mahadevan and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, brings the three visionary musicians together in a musical landscape heretofore unexplored.