So Happy

So Happy is a track by Indian percussionist and composer Trilok Gurtu, featured as the fourteenth composition on his studio album One Thought Away. The album released on March 3, 2023, under the German record label Jazzline in CD format.

The track runs for 3 minutes and 36 seconds and exemplifies Gurtu’s fusion of Indian classical rhythms with contemporary jazz and world music elements. The album marks one of Gurtu’s later works, though specific recording details, session musicians, or production credits remain undocumented in available sources. The composition’s title reflects an upbeat tonal quality, consistent with Gurtu’s exploratory approach to percussion-driven arrangements.

One Thought Away continues Gurtu’s career-long collaboration with international artists, though the album’s full tracklist, thematic focus, and critical reception are not comprehensively archived. The label Jazzline, known for its focus on jazz and improvisational music, distributed the release primarily in European markets. No accompanying singles, music videos, or alternate versions of So Happy have been confirmed.

Gurtu, a veteran of the global fusion scene since the 1980s, integrates traditional instruments like the tabla and konnakol with electronic textures in his work. While So Happy aligns with his signature style, the album’s broader artistic direction and commercial performance lack detailed public documentation.