Jade

Five piece world music group from France fuse Indian, African & jazz influences on this 2000 release. Their sound has been compared to that of Don Cherry's early 80's fusion group 'Codona'.

Listen to it. Eeez goot! :o)

Artist: Mukta
Album: Jade
Year: 2000
Label: Warner Music France

Personnel:

Jean Chevalier: Drums, bass, clarinet, gong
Olivier Congar: Batas, congas, sanza, percussions
Simon Mary: Bass, sanza, guitar
Brigitte Menon: Sitar, tampura
Geoffroy Tamisier: Trumpet, cornet, melodica

Guests:
Philippe Boitin /1/: Marimba
Françoise Roditi /4.7.8/: Bansuri (bamboo flute)

Track List:

1. Jade / Part 1 / Source
   
2. Jade / Part 2 / Jewel
   
3. Shady Side
   
4. Lyra
   
5. Slava
   
6. Elephant Dance
   
7. Crescent Moon
   
8. Guanabacoa
   
9. Iris
   
10. Song For Yewa
    
11. Lullaby For Nathan
    

Low quality sample:

mp3@320