Jan Garbarek - Ragas and Sagas

The saxophone is not an instrument usually associated with Pakistani music. And Pakistanis are not especially famous for collaborating with Norwegians. But that is what listeners have on this incredible recording. The music is predominantly Pakistani in sound, tonality, and structure; voice, sarangi, and tabla improvise along with Garbarek's saxophone on every track. For aficionados of Indian or Pakistani music, this is a great recording; Garbarek's lines are right in step with the traditional styles of improvisation. Listeners unacquainted with these traditions will find this recording a mesmerizingly exotic disc. Those familiar with Garbarek's work will be very surprised. This is a completely unique recording for him; one can only hope that he makes further explorations in this vein. ~ Mark W.B. Allender, All Music Guide

Name Credits Barbara Wojirsch Cover Design Deepika Thathaal Voices, Vocals Fateh Ali Khan Voices, Vocals Herbert Maeder Photography Jan Erik Kongshaug Engineer Jan Garbarek Performer, Flute, Sax (Soprano), Producer, Soprano, Sax (Tenor) Jan Garbarek & Musicians From Pakistan Performer Manfred Eicher Producer Manu Katche Drums Nazim Ali Khan Sarangui Shaukat Hussain Tabla