This is from a live concert in L.A. (1967 I believe), recorded by Richard Bock, and released (on vinyl) on his World Pacific label. I had an opportunity to spend time with Khansahib after one of his concerts and told him that this album was my "desert island" pick, e.g., if I could only pick one album to listen to on an island, then this was the one. Shankar Ghosh's accompaniment is superb. For me, this is the type of accompaniment that all tabla players should aspire to provide. Together, Khansahib and Panditji provide a flawless performance. It doesn't get any better than this.
This is 100% Pandit Shankar Ghosh ji. People must remember that back in 1960s, Swapanji used to copy his maternal uncle Shankar Ghosh a lot, hence the apparent similarity in styles. Also, listen to the composition starting from 7.56 s, its a core Farukhabadi composition with "nade gede" phrase, a gat which only Pandit Shankar Ghosh is a master of.
Yes it is 100% Shankar Ghosh. However, that composition at 7.56 is not a Farrukabad composition. It is Banares. But lots of Farrukabad players play it as well
I have the LP of this concert. The credit states Shankar Ghosh on tabla. Swapanda's vilambit tintal tekha always includes, in some places, "ghidana" instead of "dha" and this is absent. Also, the compositions played are pure Farukhabad.
In isolation, Panditji has played brilliantly. But the tenor and volume has not always gelled well with the dark, sombre , sad Kirwani of Ustadji . I would have appreciated a little softer, sensitive accompaniment with the brilliance of AAK.
Kirwani is NOT dark, sombre, or sad. There is a touch of sadness or introspection to Kirwani but there is also joy - listen to Shrimati Lakshmi Shankar sing it. There is a Raga Shree recording by these same 2 artists (released on Connisseur Society) and that raga is dark, sombre, and sad - perhaps you are referencing that recording. Panditji's accompaniment here is appropriate to what Ustadji is playing - tabla volume and style of accompaniment varies to shadow what the sarod is playing.
This is Kirwani. I have the World Pacific LP. As Mark Twain said, "better to let people think you are a fool then to open your mouth and remove all doubt".
Such fine music can only emanate from an exquisitely refined soul!
Kudos to Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Sahib ji!!!
🙏🌺🌺🌺
This is from a live concert in L.A. (1967 I believe), recorded by Richard Bock, and released (on vinyl) on his World Pacific label. I had an opportunity to spend time with Khansahib after one of his concerts and told him that this album was my "desert island" pick, e.g., if I could only pick one album to listen to on an island, then this was the one. Shankar Ghosh's accompaniment is superb. For me, this is the type of accompaniment that all tabla players should aspire to provide. Together, Khansahib and Panditji provide a flawless performance. It doesn't get any better than this.
Wah ustadji great performance.
No doubt, the tabla master is Shankar Ghosh-Ji. Great Kirwani, enhanced by the rhythms of Shankar- Ji!
Undoubtedly it's great tabla maestro Pt Shankar Ghosh...!!
Thanks for sharing. Such a spellbinding performance! 🙏🙏🙏
Tabla sangat is the best forever 🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏
This is 100% Pandit Shankar Ghosh ji. People must remember that back in 1960s, Swapanji used to copy his maternal uncle Shankar Ghosh a lot, hence the apparent similarity in styles. Also, listen to the composition starting from 7.56 s, its a core Farukhabadi composition with "nade gede" phrase, a gat which only Pandit Shankar Ghosh is a master of.
Yes it is 100% Shankar Ghosh. However, that composition at 7.56 is not a Farrukabad composition. It is Banares. But lots of Farrukabad players play it as well
@@rohanjhalla5400 Thanks Rohan babu, but I have heard it only from Pandit Shankar Ghosh ji.
@Md.Quaimul Islam There is no doubt about the Maestro Ali Akbar Khan! About the Tabla player looks like there is doubt, hence the discussion.
@@rohanjhalla5400 There are many compositions (like dhika dhena) that are common to all gharanas.
Great as expected .
Great, stately and majestic as ever !!
Shreesh S Kate and
Very different style than Amjad Ali Khan & more intense technique by The Great Master.
Are we sure this is Shankar Ghosh and not Swapan Chaudhuri? That dhere dhere starting around 10:38...somehow speaks too much Swapanda there..:)...
It's surely Pt. Shankar Ghosh
I have the LP of this concert. The credit states Shankar Ghosh on tabla. Swapanda's vilambit tintal tekha always includes, in some places, "ghidana" instead of "dha" and this is absent. Also, the compositions played are pure Farukhabad.
In isolation, Panditji has played brilliantly. But the tenor and volume has not always gelled well with the dark, sombre , sad Kirwani of Ustadji . I would have appreciated a little softer, sensitive accompaniment with the brilliance of AAK.
Kirwani is NOT dark, sombre, or sad. There is a touch of sadness or introspection to Kirwani but there is also joy - listen to Shrimati Lakshmi Shankar sing it. There is a Raga Shree recording by these same 2 artists (released on Connisseur Society) and that raga is dark, sombre, and sad - perhaps you are referencing that recording. Panditji's accompaniment here is appropriate to what Ustadji is playing - tabla volume and style of accompaniment varies to shadow what the sarod is playing.
It's not kirwani but chandranandan
This is from the LP by World Pacific Recordings. On the other side it is Chandranandan, with Alap & Jor and Gat in Jhaptaal
Having studied with Khansaheb, I can assure you that this Raag is 100% Kirwani.
This is Kirwani. I have the World Pacific LP. As Mark Twain said, "better to let people think you are a fool then to open your mouth and remove all doubt".