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 Ghoshal
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 Ghoshal
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 Ghoshal
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.