Raga Rageshree - Alapa, Jor, Drut Gat and Jhala

"Raga Rageshree – Alapa, Jor, Drut Gat and Jhala" is an instrumental recording by Indian sitar maestro Vilayat Khan. The track appears as the second selection on the 1969 album Ustad Vilayat Khan. His Master’s Voice released the album in a 12-inch vinyl format.

Vilayat Khan performs the composition in Raga Rageshree, a raga of the Kafi thaat. The recording follows the traditional structure of a sitar performance. Vilayat Khan begins with an Alapa, a slow, unmetered exploration of the raga’s melodic framework. He introduces the Jor, a rhythmic but still unmetered section that builds tempo and intensity. The performance transitions into the Drut Gat, a fast-paced, metered composition accompanied by tabla. Vilayat Khan concludes with the Jhala, a rapid, percussive climax that showcases technical virtuosity.

The album Ustad Vilayat Khan features Vilayat Khan as the sole artist. His Master’s Voice, a subsidiary of EMI, distributed the release. The recording captures Vilayat Khan’s signature Imdadkhani gharana style, characterized by intricate melodic ornamentation and dynamic phrasing. The exact duration of the track is not specified in available sources.