Jazz Raga

Jazz Raga is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating "The album received mixed reviews at the time but developed a lasting cult following. Jazz Raga is a classic for its barrier-breaking invention and startling creativity".

Track listing

All compositions by Gábor Szabó except as noted

1. "Walking on Nails" – 2:48
2. "Mizrab" – 3:32
3. "Search for Nirvana" – 2:08
4. "Krishna" – 3:13
5. "Raga Doll" (Gary McFarland) – 3:44
6. "Comin' Back" – 1:57
7. "Paint It Black" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) – 4:42
8. "Sophisticated Wheels" – 3:54
9. "Ravi" – 2:59
10. "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) – 3:01
11. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 2:31

Personnel

• Gábor Szabó – guitar, sitar, vocals
• Bob Bushnell – guitar (tracks 1–3, 5, 7 & 9)
• Johnny Gregg – bass
• Bernard Purdie – drums

References