Raga: Bihag (Aalap, Jor, Jhala)

Raga Bihag (Aalap, Jor, Jhala) is a live instrumental recording by sitarist Shahid Parvez accompanied by tabla player Enayet Hossain. The performance captures a traditional khayal-style rendition of Raga Bihag, structured in three sections: alaap (unmetered improvisation), jor (rhythmic development), and jhala (fast-paced climax). The track spans 38 minutes and 38 seconds and serves as the opening piece of the album.

The recording originated from a live concert and was released on February 7, 2012, under the title Live in Concert. The label Aimrec issued the work in CD format. The album focuses on North Indian classical music, with Parvez performing on a Ravi Shankar-style sitar and Hossain providing percussive support on the tabla. The tracklist and additional session details beyond the first track remain undocumented in the provided context.

Shahid Parvez belongs to the Etah gharana and is recognized for his technical precision and adherence to traditional gayaki ang (vocal-style phrasing) in sitar performances. Enayet Hossain, a tabla exponent of the Farrukhabad gharana, complements the rendition with intricate rhythmic patterns. The recording preserves the spontaneous interaction characteristic of live jugalbandi-style collaborations, though no additional artists or composers are credited for this track.

The album cover, production team, recording location, and audience reception are not specified in the available information. The release aligns with Parvez’s broader discography of solo and collaborative works in the Hindustani classical tradition, though this particular concert recording lacks further contextual documentation.