Release Date: 23 September 2008
Label: PI Recordings
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 808713002829
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 23 September 2008
Label: PI Recordings
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 808713002829
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
'Kinsmen' is a groundbreaking project by alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa that melds jazz with South Indian music into a single organic whole.
Mahanthappa, named a Top 10 alto saxophonist in the 2008 DownBeat Critic's Poll, is one of the most innovative musicians in jazz today. 'Kinsmen' is his collaboration with Kadri Gopalnath, a living legend of Indian music known as "The Emperor of the Saxophone", a true innovator in bringing the saxophone to Indian classical music.
The music on 'Kinsmen', featuring their co-led Dakshina Ensemble, is exemplar of successful multicultural, transnational collaboration. Utilizing his extensive knowledge of both jazz and the traditional melodic and rhythmic concepts of Indian music, Mahanthappa has masterfully provided a framework that has brought out the best in all the musicians, resulting in spectacular interaction and virtuosic displays from Gopalnath, A. Kanyakumari on violin and Rez Abassi on guitar. The band also features Poovalur Sriji on Mridangam (South Indian barrel drum), Carlo de Rosa on acoustic bass and royal hartigan on drums.
Tracklisting
Steve Coleman
Tyshawn Sorey
Matt Mitchell
Kim Cass
Luke Stewart
Henry Threadgill
Kate Gentile
Steve Lehman & Orchestre National de Jazz
Rudresh Mahanthappa
For The Birds: The Bird Song Project
Rudresh Mahanthappa
Rudresh Mahanthappa