Connect (interlude)

\"Connect (interlude)\" is a brief instrumental interlude composed and performed by Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu. The track appears as the second piece on his 2020 studio album God is a Drummer, released on February 7, 2020 under the German record label Jazzline. The album was issued in CD format as its primary physical medium.

The interlude spans 18 seconds and serves as a transitional segment within the album’s tracklist. Gurtu employs a minimalist approach, blending percussive textures with ambient elements. The composition reflects his signature fusion of Indian classical rhythms, jazz improvisation, and electronic experimentation. Specific instrumentation and production techniques remain undocumented in available sources.

God is a Drummer marks one of Gurtu’s later works, following a career that includes collaborations with artists such as John McLaughlin, Jan Garbarek, and Pat Metheny. The album’s broader thematic and stylistic direction centers on rhythmic exploration, though detailed context for \"Connect (interlude)\" beyond its placement and duration is not widely published. The label Jazzline, based in Leipzig, specializes in contemporary jazz and world music releases.

No official music video, live performances, or alternate versions of the interlude have been confirmed. The track’s brevity and role as an interlude position it as a connective element rather than a standalone composition within the album’s structure.