One Thought Away

One Thought Away is a studio album by Indian percussionist and composer Trilok Gurtu. Gurtu released the album on March 3, 2023, through the German record label Jazzline. The work marks Gurtu’s continuation of fusion between Indian classical rhythms, jazz improvisation, and contemporary compositional structures. The label issued the album in CD format as part of its catalog of global jazz and world music releases.

Gurtu composed and arranged all tracks on the album. The recording features 14 original pieces, including a four-part suite titled No Fear Suite and a three-part composition Chalo Chalo Chalo. The tracklist also contains standalone works such as Gluten Free Song, Don’t Shoot The Drummer, Don’t Follow Your Shadow, and the title track One Thought Away. The album’s closing piece, One Rhythm, reinforces Gurtu’s thematic emphasis on cyclical patterns and polyrhythmic exploration.

The production process and contributing musicians for One Thought Away remain undocumented in available sources. Gurtu’s prior collaborations often included artists from jazz, Indian classical, and electronic music backgrounds, though specific personnel for this release are not confirmed. The album’s release event coincided with its public distribution date on March 3, 2023.

Critics and listeners associate Gurtu’s work with the integration of traditional Indian instruments like the tabla and konnakol with Western drum kits and synthesized textures. While detailed reception data for One Thought Away is not widely published, the album aligns with Gurtu’s established approach to cross-genre experimentation. The CD format suggests targeting audiences engaged with physical media collections in jazz and world music circuits.