Don't I Know You

\"Don’t I Know You\" is a track by Indian violinist and composer L. Shankar. The composition appears as the seventh track on his 1986 studio album The Epidemics. ECM Records GmbH released the album on 12\" vinyl.

The track runs for 3 minutes and 59 seconds. Shankar performs the piece with his signature double-neck violin, blending elements of Carnatic classical music with contemporary jazz and fusion styles. The album reflects his collaboration with producer and ECM founder Manfred Eicher, who oversaw the recording sessions. Specific session musicians or additional contributors remain undocumented in widely available sources.

The Epidemics marked Shankar’s third release under ECM Records, following his 1983 debut Who’s to Know and 1984’s Song for Everyone. The label promoted the album within its jazz and world music catalog, emphasizing Shankar’s cross-genre experimentation. The vinyl format included liner notes by Eicher, though detailed track-by-track annotations did not accompany the release.

Critical reception of the album noted Shankar’s technical virtuosity and the fusion of Indian raga structures with Western harmonic progressions. \"Don’t I Know You\" exemplifies this approach through its melodic phrasing and rhythmic interplay. The track’s precise recording date and studio location remain unverified in public records.

ECM Records reissued The Epidemics on compact disc in subsequent years, though the original vinyl pressing remains the primary format associated with the 1986 release. No official music videos or live performances of \"Don’t I Know You\" from the era have been documented.