Product Code: WET30281853
Original price was: $42.00.$25.20Current price is: $25.20.Released in 1967, "Jazz Raga" is more than just an album - it is a fearless leap into uncharted musical territory. Gbor Szab, the Hungarian jazz guitarist known for his boundary-pushing style, delivers one of the most fascinating albums of his career in this genre with this masterpiece.
"Jazz Raga" combines jazz, rock, psychedelic folk and Eastern influences - with sitar melodies and Latin American-influenced rhythms courtesy of legendary funk drummer Bernard Purdie - and defies categorization. It is a hypnotic fusion in which European tradition meets the countercultural spirit of the 60s, all linked by Szab's unmistakable guitar sound. From the dreamy groove of "Walking On Nails" to the swirling mysticism of "Mizrab" and his hauntingly original interpretation of the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black", Szab creates a soundscape that is both daring and deeply emotive.
His playing is electrifying - full of unusual chords, flowing improvisations and a voice all his own. Decades later, "Jazz Raga" remains a landmark of creative freedom and global influence - a must-listen for anyone seeking music that transcends boundaries and expectations. If you are not yet familiar with this cult classic, now is the time for Gbor Szab to broaden your musical horizons.
A1 Walking On Nails
A2 Mizrab
A3 Search For Nirvana
A4 Krishna
A5 Raga Doll
A6 Comin' Back
B1 Paint It Black
B2 Sophisticated Wheels
B3 Ravi
B4 Caravan
B5 Summertime