After all these years... still talkin'
a playfull earfull in the transgenre traditions of eastern and western brain blending Raag Brindabani Sarang with a 3/3 rhythmic mix and melodic bass from: 
jhaffur khan azad darakth: bansuri, alto saxophone, drums
Joel Banner Baird: electric guitar and big standup bass

Still Talkin'

Saajan tells the story of a loved one returning home and the sheer joy of being reunited. It is a bandish (composition) based on Raag Jog, which is known for its blues scale-like quality. It features lush horn and string sections at the end to lavishly welcome the loved one home.
lyrics
साजन मोरेघर आये,
अति मन सखु पावे।
मंगल गाओ, चौख पराओु
प्रेम पिया हम पावे।

Saajan More Ghar Aaye (My lover has returned home)
Ati Man Sukh Paave (Relief washes over my heart)
Mangal Gavo Chaukh puravo (Sing praises, decorate the house!)
Prem Piya Ham Paave (I have received their love with bliss)
credits
released January 12, 2024 
Shruti Ramani - Vocals
Jodi Proznick - Bass
Noah Franche-Nolan - Piano/Nord
Nicholas Bracewell - Drums

STRING QUARTET

Meredith Bates - Violin I
Cindy Kao - Violin II
Parmela Attariwala -Viola
Shin-Jung Nam - Cello

BRASS QUARTET

Feven Kidane - Trumpet lead/II
Jocelyn Waugh - Trumpet I
Holly Bryan - French Horn
Casey Thomas-Burns - Trombone

Co-producers - Shruti Ramani and Jodi Proznick
Recording Engineer - Sheldon Zaharko/Zed Productions
Editing - Noah Franche-Nolan
Mastering - Chris Gestrin
Artwork and Design - Kushiaania
Photography - Michele Mateus
Digital Media/Marketing - Rhea Records
Communications/Documentation - Kiarah O’Kane
Administration - Diana Kadota Arts Management

Jaya was recorded at the Monarch Studios in Vancouver, BC on July 9 & 11, 2022

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