Convergence (Kinsmen)
Context
Final piece of "Kinsmen" (Pi Recordings, 2008), on which the Indian-American alto saxophonist brings together American and Indian musicians, including Carnatic saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath. Critics note a succession of solos and exchanges of eight, four, then two bars between the two altos.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Indo-jazz. Among the origins and influences of Indo-jazz: British jazz, Modal.