What was most intriguing about the performance was they way in which it called out so called Jazz connoisseurs that have for decades been the medium of contact for people to the art form and instead stripped it off its exalataions to its roots- the performers. They walked the audience through the history of Jazz and thrilled with exhilarating demonstrations, crowned by exciting solos.
The performance also saw a breathtaking performance by the young Samitha Nagaraj accompanying the musicians with her voice.
About The Performers
RAMJEE CHANDRAN, GUITAR
Chandran is a self-taught jazz musician. His style is pure bebop, influenced principally by horn players. He has played jazz guitar for UNK – The Radha Thomas Ensemble since its inception. By day he is Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of Explocity and Sol Mooney Media.
AMAN MAHAJAN, PIANO
Aman Mahajan is a pianist, composer and improviser based in Bangalore, India, playing improvised music across a diversity of musical idioms. His current work is influenced by traditional and contemporary forms of music from around the world, often concept-driven, and inspired by a sense of unity and connection. He is keenly interested in improvised music as a medium of interaction and exploration.