Percussionist

An incredibly popular annual jazz event, Indian Jazz Journey with Mahesh Kale and George Brooks is a captivating encounter between Indian classical and Western jazz musical traditions. Renowned vocalist Mahesh Kale, beloved for the intense beauty of his expressive voice, blends the intricate ragas and rhythms of Indian classical music with the improvisational spirit of jazz. His musical collaborator is George Brooks, whose soulful saxophone and deep understanding of Indian music create a dynamic dialogue between the two genres. Their melodies soar in unison over the rhythmic landscape of traditional Indian instruments and the Jazz rhythm section, creating a tapestry of sound that is both familiar and unexpected.

EPSG:4326

Indian Jazz Journey

Stanford University

The collaboration of instrumental legends John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain that defined the idea of “global fusion” in the mid-1970s celebrates 50 years and the new album This Moment with this historic performance at Davies Symphony Hall.

With a name translated from Hindi as “power,” Shakti came together after the dissolution of the first iteration of guitarist and Miles Davis alumnus McLaughlin’s trailblazing jazz fusion collective Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1973, with the concept to explore the intersection of jazz improvisation and Indian classical music.

Selvaganesh Vinayakram

Percussionist

Events

Past events

Jun 23, 2024

Indian Jazz Journey · Indian Classical Music and Arts Foundation

Sep 9, 2023

Shakti · San Francisco Jazz

About

Selvaganesh Vinayakram hasn't added a bio