Record Details
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Record ID
1781
Artist
Jan Garbarek
Title
Ragas And Sagas
Field / Genre
Jazz
Year Recorded
1992
Label
ECM
Pressing
Am
Rating
***
Discs
1
Media
CD
Date Bought
15 Mar 2006
Cost
¤0.00
Cover Name
—
Review
<p>The saxophone is not an instrument usually associated with Pakistani music. And Pakistanis are not especially famous for collaborating with Norwegians. But that is what listeners have on this incredible recording. The music is predominantly Pakistani in sound, tonality, and structure; voice, sarangi, and tabla improvise along with Garbarek's saxophone on every track. For aficionados of Indian or Pakistani music, this is a great recording; Garbarek's lines are right in step with the traditional styles of improvisation. Listeners unacquainted with these traditions will find this recording a mesmerizingly exotic disc. Those familiar with Garbarek's work will be very surprised. This is a completely unique recording for him; one can only hope that he makes further explorations in this vein.</p>— <b>Mark W.B. Allender</b>