Sitar Solo - Raga Champakali, Alap - Jod

Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan released Sitar Solo – Raga Champakali in 1967 under the His Master’s Voice label. The album appeared on vinyl and featured a single long-form track titled Sitar Solo - Raga Champakali, Alap - Jod as its opening piece.

The recording spans 12 minutes and 3 seconds. Khan performed the composition on sitar, presenting an alap and jod in Raga Champakali, a raga associated with the late evening or early night thaat. The performance adheres to the Etawah gharana style, characterized by intricate taan patterns and a balanced approach to melodic development. No accompanying artists or additional instrumentation are documented for this release.

The vinyl format of Sitar Solo – Raga Champakali reflects the production standards of Indian classical music recordings in the 1960s, with His Master’s Voice serving as a prominent distributor of Hindustani and Carnatic music during the era. The album cover and liner notes, if originally included, are not described in available sources. The track remains a reference for Khan’s interpretation of Raga Champakali and his technical command of the sitar.

Further details about the recording sessions, alternate takes, or reissues of this album are not verified. Khan’s broader discography includes collaborations with other labels and artists, but this release stands as a solo effort under His Master’s Voice.