Great Global Fusion
Just returned from Muscat, Oman where I had the pleasure of performing with a stellar group of extraordinary musicians.
The event was hosted by Bank Sarasen Alpen who provided us this rare opportunity to bring together such a talented group from Hungary, India, Iran, Germany. Liberia, Oman and the USA. Check out these photos.
Global Fusion in Muscat
I am heading to Muscat on Monday for the third is a series of “Global Fusion” concerts supported by the Dubai based Sarasin Alpen Bank. This concert on March 4th will feature India’s master percussionist and founding member of Shakti, Vikku Vinayakram. Also in attendance will be my partners American drum phenom, Steve Smith and [...]
Music Without Boundaries
January 22, 1995 by admin
Filed under George Brooks Music
The musical textures which emerge from the ghatam (a clay pot) under T.H. ‘Vikku’ Vinayakam’s virtuosic hands are breathtaking, and the meditative and flowing rivulets of notes which George Brooks coaxes from the saxophone are pure delight. Larry Coryell’s guitar seems at times beguiled by the East, with exquisite, softly contoured lines.
The Raga Bop Trio play a fluidly inventive music that bravely and insightfully combines improvisational traditions from around the world.