About Jugalbandi I
Jugalbandi I is a collaborative studio album in the Hindustani classical tradition released in 2011. The recording features a jugalbandi (duet) between flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia, sarod player Aashish Khan, and tabla artist Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri. The album appeared under the Times Music label in CD format.
The album comprises two extended tracks centered on Raag Durga, a morning raga in the Bhairav thaat. The first track, Raag Durga: Aalaap and Jod, showcases the slow, meditative aalaap followed by the rhythmic jod section. The second track, Raag Durga: Gat in Roopak Taal, presents a composed melody (gat) set to the seven-beat Roopak taal, with improvisations by the artists. The performance emphasizes the interplay between Chaurasia’s bansuri, Khan’s sarod, and Chaudhuri’s tabla accompaniment.
The release date aligns with the 2011 publication by Times Music, though specific recording sessions or live performance origins remain undocumented. The album exemplifies the jugalbandi format, where instrumentalists engage in spontaneous dialogue while adhering to the raga’s structural framework. No additional editions, reissues, or alternate formats have been confirmed.