About Legends: Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj (Vol. 4)
Legends: Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj (Vol. 4) is a Hindustani classical music album by vocalist Pandit Jasraj. The album was released on January 1, 2001. It is the fourth volume in the Legends series dedicated to his work. The primary format of the release is audio CD.
Pandit Jasraj performs four ragas on this album. The tracklist includes Raga Shuddha Nat, Raga Kedar, Raga Nat Narayan, and Chitavan Roke Hoon Na Rahi. The album features extended alap, jor, and jhala sections characteristic of Jasraj’s khayal gayaki, along with compositions in vilambit and drut teentaal.
Raga Shuddha Nat opens the album with a slow, meditative exploration of the raga’s melodic structure. Jasraj employs meend and gamak to emphasize the raga’s distinctive phrases. Raga Kedar follows, showcasing his command of the raga’s devotional mood through intricate taans and bol-bant patterns. Raga Nat Narayan presents a rare raga, demonstrating Jasraj’s ability to render complex melodic frameworks with clarity. The final track, Chitavan Roke Hoon Na Rahi, is a thumri in Khamaj thaat, highlighting his emotive expression in lighter classical forms.
The album does not credit a specific record label. The total duration and accompanying instrumentalists are not specified in available sources. The release contributes to the documentation of Pandit Jasraj’s contributions to Hindustani classical music during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.