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Release Date: 27 June 2025
Label: Raja Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0781005840470
Release Date: 27 June 2025
Label: Raja Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0781005840487
Description
Trailblazing bassist and composerShez Raja returns with his most exhilarating and ambitious album to date,Spellbound - a breathtaking exploration of deep grooves, dazzling improvisation and hypnotic soundscapes. The album combines his trademark Indo-jazz-funk style with masterful performances from an extraordinary ensemble of musical greats that will leave listeners spellbound.
Featuring a dream team of world-class musicians,Spellbound showcasesdrum icon Dennis Chambers, guitar virtuosos Guthrie Govan and John Etheridge, sitar maestro Roopa Panesar,sax sensations Tony Kofiand Vasilis Xenopoulos,UK drum stars Jamie MurrayandSophie Alloway,ethereal singing prodigy Fiza Haider,tabla guru Gurdain Rayatt,bansuri flute master Ahsan Papu,eighth-generation sarangi playerZohaib Hasanand keyboard ace Chris Jerome. Together they create a magical blend of East and West, tradition and innovation, groove and mysticism - music that pulses throughout with energy and emotion.
Adding to the album's prestige,Spellbound has been speciallymastered by Gearbox Records, giving it the coveted stamp of "A Gearbox Cut" and audiophile-grade sound quality on both Vinyl and CD formats.
A defining element ofSpellbound isShez's exceptional bass work, performed on hiscustom-made 5-string Fodera bass - an instrument handcrafted byFodera, the world's most revered bass luthier.
Voted one of the 'Hottest Bass Players in the World' by readers of Bass Player magazine, virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja has built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bassists on the international scene. His unique brand of jazz fuses the raw power of funk and rock with the intricate beauty of Eastern traditions, resulting in an electrifying style. Renowned for his high-energy performances and collaborations with jazz royalty, Raja's music bridges cultures and captivates audiences worldwide.
Description
Trailblazing bassist and composerShez Raja returns with his most exhilarating and ambitious album to date,Spellbound - a breathtaking exploration of deep grooves, dazzling improvisation and hypnotic soundscapes. The album combines his trademark Indo-jazz-funk style with masterful performances from an extraordinary ensemble of musical greats that will leave listeners spellbound.
Featuring a dream team of world-class musicians,Spellbound showcasesdrum icon Dennis Chambers, guitar virtuosos Guthrie Govan and John Etheridge, sitar maestro Roopa Panesar,sax sensations Tony Kofiand Vasilis Xenopoulos,UK drum stars Jamie MurrayandSophie Alloway,ethereal singing prodigy Fiza Haider,tabla guru Gurdain Rayatt,bansuri flute master Ahsan Papu,eighth-generation sarangi playerZohaib Hasanand keyboard ace Chris Jerome. Together they create a magical blend of East and West, tradition and innovation, groove and mysticism - music that pulses throughout with energy and emotion.
Adding to the album's prestige,Spellbound has been speciallymastered by Gearbox Records, giving it the coveted stamp of "A Gearbox Cut" and audiophile-grade sound quality on both Vinyl and CD formats.
A defining element ofSpellbound isShez's exceptional bass work, performed on hiscustom-made 5-string Fodera bass - an instrument handcrafted byFodera, the world's most revered bass luthier.
Voted one of the 'Hottest Bass Players in the World' by readers of Bass Player magazine, virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja has built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bassists on the international scene. His unique brand of jazz fuses the raw power of funk and rock with the intricate beauty of Eastern traditions, resulting in an electrifying style. Renowned for his high-energy performances and collaborations with jazz royalty, Raja's music bridges cultures and captivates audiences worldwide.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Shez Raja
