Jor

Raga Bhairavi is a 1991 Indian classical music album by sitar maestro Vilayat Khan. India Archive Music released the recording in CD format. The album features a single extended performance of Raga Bhairavi, structured in the traditional Hindustani classical format.

Vilayat Khan performs the track "Jor" as the second segment of the album. The piece lasts 23 minutes and 28 seconds. "Jor" follows the alap and establishes a rhythmic pulse without fixed meter, characteristic of the jor section in Hindustani instrumental performances. Khan develops melodic phrases with increasing complexity while maintaining the raga's emotional essence.

The album captures Khan's signature style, marked by intricate meend (glissando) work, gamak (ornamentation), and dynamic control. The recording preserves the acoustic environment of a live concert, with minimal post-production editing. The release does not include additional musicians or accompaniment, focusing solely on Khan's sitar.

India Archive Music, a label specializing in archival recordings of Indian classical music, distributed the album. The release date of 1991 places it within the later period of Khan's career, during which he continued to refine his interpretation of traditional ragas. The album does not provide liner notes or additional contextual information about the performance.