Raga Kirwani: Gat and jhala in fast tintal (16)

Raga Kirwani: Gat and Jhala in Fast Tintal (16) is a track from the album Salon de Musique, released in 2002. The composition features a 10-minute and 16-second performance in the raga Kirwani framework, structured as a gat (melodic exposition) followed by a jhala (rhythmic climax) set to a fast tintal (16-beat cycle).

Ken Zuckerman performs on the sarod, while Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri accompanies on the tabla. The album Salon de Musique was issued by Living Music Traditions in CD format. The track exemplifies the North Indian classical tradition, with Zuckerman and Chaudhuri executing intricate melodic and rhythmic interplay characteristic of the khayal style. The recording captures a live or studio session, though the specific context of the performance remains undocumented.

The album title suggests a chamber-music setting, possibly emphasizing intimate, improvisational exchanges between the artists. The track’s placement as the eighth piece on the release indicates its role within a broader sequence of classical compositions. No additional details about the session’s location, production personnel, or alternate takes are publicly available.