The Great Train Journey (2002)

Featuring Charlie Mariano and Karnataka College of Percussion

Genre: fusion/jazz/world/Indian/instrumental/veena

Life is a train (musical) journey which develops into fleeting or
permanent relationships (collaborations)

MUSIC

“The Great Train Journey” CD is in the true spirit of raga and rhythm ensemble (RARE) of Dr. Krishna Raghavendra, promoting and integrating Indian music with other forms of music.  It is a musical journey, through nature, of South Indian musicians together with jazz musicians.  One of the legendry alto saxophone players, Mr. Charile Mariano, and, master bass player Mr. Dave King are assets to the album.  The well-known musicians of Karnataka College of Percussion (KCP), under the direction of Mr. T.A.S. Mani have effectively played South Indian complex rhythmic patterns.  All the compositions are the original creations of Dr. Raghavendra and brilliant singer Mrs. R.A. Ramamani and are based on Indian ragas.

SONGS

Title                                          Time
1.   The Great Train Journey (raga Valaji)                    6:55
2.   Many Ways (raga Bahudari)                    5:00
3    Peacock Dance (raga Shhanmukhapriya)            7:39
4    Across the Desert (raga Vakulabharana)                6:56
5    Boat Rowing (raga Abheri)                     7:35
6    Lion in the Middle (raga Simhendramadhyama)        8:40
7    Mountain (raga Mohana)                       8:08
8    Reminiscence (raga Kannada)                      5:29

MUSICIANS

INDIAN

Dr. Krishna Raghavendra – Veena
R.A. Ramamani – Vocals and Konnakkol
T.A.S. Mani – Mridangam
V.K. Raman – Bamboo Flute
M.S. Govinda Swamy – Violin

JAZZ

Charlie Mariano – Alto Saxaphone
Dave King – Bass
Amit Heri – Guitar
G. Machado – Guitar
F. Melville – Keyboard

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Karnataka College of Percussion