Maestro’s Choice Series Three - Ajoy Chakrabarty

Maestro’s Choice Series Three - Ajoy Chakrabarty is a studio release by Hindustani classical vocalist Ajoy Chakrabarty. The album forms part of the Maestro’s Choice series and features Chakrabarty’s renditions of traditional ragas in the khyal and bhajan styles. The label and production details remain undocumented in available sources.

Ajoy Chakrabarty released the album on January 10, 2006. The primary format consists of two extended tracks that showcase his interpretation of classical compositions. The first track presents Raga Abhogi with the bandish Kaa Se Kahun in vilambit ektala, followed by the thumri Lagan Mori Laagi in drut teentala. The second track features Raga Hamsadhwani with the devotional composition Tera Bhaag Jaagaa in vilambit ektala, a reprise of Lagan Mori Laagi in drut teentala, and concludes with the Ganesh stuti Vataapi Ganapatim Bhajehum set to addha teentala.

The album emphasizes Chakrabarty’s command of taan (melodic improvisation) and layakari (rhythmic play). Accompaniment details for tabla, harmonium, or tanpura are not specified in the available documentation. The release aligns with Chakrabarty’s broader discography of classical and semi-classical recordings, though its reception and commercial distribution scope remain unrecorded.