Thank You by Don Cherry
About Thank You by Don Cherry
\"Thank You\" is a short composition by Don Cherry performed by percussionist Trilok Gurtu. The track appears as the twelfth and final piece on Gurtu’s studio album Spellbound, released on April 19, 2013 under Moosicus Records. The album was issued in CD format.
The track runs for 15 seconds and serves as a concise closer to the album. The recording context and specific instrumentation for this version remain undocumented beyond Gurtu’s involvement. The original composition by Cherry, a jazz trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist, dates to an unspecified earlier period, though its inclusion on Spellbound marks one of its recorded interpretations by Gurtu.
Spellbound features a blend of world music, jazz, and Indian classical influences, with Gurtu contributing percussion, vocals, and electronic elements across the album. The label Moosicus Records, founded by Gurtu, produced and distributed the release. No additional session musicians or producers are credited for this track in available sources.
The album’s tracklist includes original compositions by Gurtu alongside reinterpretations of works by other artists. \"Thank You\" stands as the sole Cherry composition on the record. Further details about the recording location, engineering, or mastering process for the track are not publicly confirmed.