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TEAK PROJECT ~ TEAK PROJECT FIRST HAND 02 (Barcode: 5060051618239) ~ UK ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 2006 Released: 2008 A debut recording by the UK acoustic Jazz-World Fusion trio The Teak ProjectFind albums by this artist, consisting of Jonathan MayerFind albums by this artist – sitar (son of legendary violinist / composer John MayerFind albums by this artist, one of the pioneers of Jazz-World Fusion), Justin QuinnFind albums by this artist – guitar and Neil CraigFind albums by this artist – tabla. As the instrumentation suggests, their music is related to Indian music, but not predominantly so. The compositions, contributed by all three members, are well structured and mostly lyrical, using well the delicate balance between the instruments. They explore various ethnic motifs and contemporary musical ideas and the music is obviously performed with joy of exploration. This is not “easy” music, as it requires serious attention, but it is richly rewarding, full of beautiful moments and suitable for repeated listening. Since the sitar is seldom used today as a leading instrument, it’s a pleasure to be able to enjoy the sound of the sitar, especially when it is so well recorded as on this album. These young, but open-minded musicians have a lot to offer us and hopefully they will continue to record more of their splendid music soon. Warmly recommended.

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