Vol. 4-Signature Series

Ali Akbar Khan, Nikhil Banerjee | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 9, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ammp Records
• ASIN: B000005FNH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,652 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rag Manj Khammaj - Ustad Khan Ali Akbar/Nikhil Banerjee

2. Rag Misra Mand - Ustad Khan Ali Akbar/Nikhil Banerjee

Customer Reviews

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If these guys interest you then you need this cd, April 2, 2002

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Pharoah S. Wail (Inner Space) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vol. 4-Signature Series (Audio CD)

Make that 4 stars.

Along with being completely blissful and uplifting, there is a sadness to this cd now. Of Ali Akbar Khan, Nikhil Banerjee, and Mahapurush Misra, only Ali is still alive. Both Nikhil and Mahapurush died tragically young.

As evidenced by this recording, the musical connection between Nikhil and Ali was huge. They exchange phrases with such ease and grace, their tones compliment each other perfectly.

I'm not sure I could pick which raga peformance I think is better. Nikhil's mini-alap phrases at the beginning of Manj Khammaj are gorgeous, meanwhile there is such a beautiful rhythmic flow, a give-and-take among all three men in Misra Mand that it's impossible to ignore.

I know that many people have a passing interest in the music of India... some of you just want a handful of Indian cd's. Whether you just want a few classic recordings, or you have 100+ Indian recordings, this cd will end up being one of your prized musical possessions. All three of these men are/were brilliant musicians and this cd is a highlight in their respective discographies.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the best! Indeed!, July 6, 2001

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Steve (Bozeman, MT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vol. 4-Signature Series (Audio CD)

I first obtained this recording on vinyl almost 30 years ago after seeing Nikhil Banerjee perform live on three occasions. He is the only performer I have witnessed live to be able to evoke tears in the eyes of his audience. As much as I love the recordings that both Nikhil-ji and his teacher Ali Akbar Khan have recorded separately, I become speechless in trying to describe the beauty of this particular recording, the only jugalbandi, or duet, recording that I know of made by master and disciple. The warmth and affection that these musicians had for each other is evident upon listening to both pieces on this album/CD. This recording also presents the most sublime and rewarding example of duet call and response that I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. This recording gets a rating of 10 out of five, yes, 10 out of 5! It is the best of the best. Enjoy! Footnote: While we can no longer hear Ali Akbar Khan and Nikhil Banerjee perform together live, two superb musicians in the lineage of Khan-sahib and Nikhil-ji, sarodist Rajeev Taranath and sitarist Partha Chatterjee, occasionally perform together. Don't miss any opportunity to hear them either in solo or duet performance.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A work of genius!, August 13, 2002

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Ken McCormick "kmccormick12" (Waverly, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vol. 4-Signature Series (Audio CD)

Let me begin by saying that I am a new-comer to the genre, and that most of the music I usually listen to is classic rock and blues. Nevertheless, this CD has completely captivated me. It is soaring, sublime, beautiful music. Even in my ignorance it is clear that the performance is genius. It has opened-up a whole new world of music for me. The CD is a precious jewel.