Raga Malkauns: Alap / Jor / Jhala / Madhyalaya Gat In Teentaal

A Night to Remember is a studio album featuring a live-style recording of North Indian classical music. Vilayat Khan performed on the sitar, and Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri accompanied on the tabla. Navras Records released the album on CD in 2013.

The album contains a single extended track titled Raga Malkauns: Alap / Jor / Jhala / Madhyalaya Gat In Teentaal. The composition follows the traditional structure of a khayal-based instrumental performance. Vilayat Khan opened with an alap, a slow, meditative improvisation that establishes the raga’s melodic framework. He transitioned into jor, a rhythmic development phase, before advancing to jhala, a faster and more percussive section. The performance concluded with a madhyalaya gat set in teentaal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri provided tabla accompaniment throughout the track.

The recording captures the improvisational interplay between the artists. Vilayat Khan employed the gayaki ang style, mimicking vocal phrasing on the sitar. The album’s production preserved the acoustic qualities of the instruments without additional studio effects. Navras Records did not disclose the exact recording date or location, but the release presented the material as a cohesive concert-style performance.

Critics and listeners often cite this recording as an example of Vilayat Khan’s late-career work. The album’s sole track runs for approximately 75 to 100 minutes, adhering to the extended duration typical of classical Indian performances. No alternate versions or bonus materials accompanied the original release.