Ravi Shankar has been described as one of the greatest musicians on the planet. This record, one of his classic World Pacific albums, clearly lends credence to that statement. But the thing that makes this record interesting is the fact that it contains a unique fusion of
Shankar and his group performing with respected jazz flutist
Paul Horn. It's an extremely gratifying combination, and
Horn plays with a true jazzman's restraint on the five short selections that open the record. The second half is devoted to one long (20 minute) traditional raga, "Raga Multani," in which
Shankar's awesome ability and stamina is matched only by that of his ensemble, especially
Alla Rakha on tabla. Essential for any fan of
Shankar or Indian music. Awesome. ~ Matthew Greenwald