Kirwani

Kirwani is a collaborative studio recording released in 2016 under the label Pling Music. The album features a single extended track titled \"Kirwani,\" spanning 15 minutes and 27 seconds. The composition blends elements of Hindustani classical music with improvisational jazz, performed by a quartet of musicians.

Debashish Bhattacharya plays the slide guitar, adapting traditional Indian raga structures to the instrument. Anders Lønne Grønseth contributes on drums and percussion, integrating rhythmic patterns from both jazz and Indian classical traditions. Ken Wessel, credited as Kenny Wessel on the release, performs on electric guitar, adding harmonic and textural layers to the improvisation. Subhashis Bhattacharya accompanies on tabla, providing the foundational rhythmic cycle characteristic of the Kirwani raga.

The album was issued in CD format. The release date is confirmed as 2016, though the exact day and month remain undocumented in available sources. The track \"Kirwani\" serves as the sole piece on the recording, emphasizing an extended exploration of the eponymous raga. The collaboration marks a fusion of cross-cultural musical practices, with each artist contributing distinct instrumental roles within the ensemble.

Pling Music, the label behind the release, specializes in experimental and world music projects. The album’s production details, including recording location and engineering credits, are not publicly specified. The artwork and liner notes, if included, are also undocumented in accessible references. The recording stands as a documented example of contemporary interpretations of Indian classical music within a global jazz framework.