Jazz Raga is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.[ Impulse! Records discography accessed April 1, 2011]
Reception
The
Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating "The album received mixed reviews at the time but developed a lasting cult following.
Jazz Raga is a classic for its barrier-breaking invention and startling creativity".
[Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed April 1, 2011]
Track listing
All compositions by Gábor Szabó except as noted
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"Walking on Nails" – 2:48
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"Mizrab" – 3:32
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"Search for Nirvana" – 2:08
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"Krishna" – 3:13
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"Raga Doll" (Gary McFarland) – 3:44
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"Comin' Back" – 1:57
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"Paint It Black" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) – 4:42
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"Sophisticated Wheels" – 3:54
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"Ravi" – 2:59
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"Caravan" (Juan Tizol) – 3:01
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"Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 2:31
- *Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 4, 1966 (tracks 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11) and August 17, 1966 (tracks 1–3, 5, 7 & 9)
Personnel