Jazz Raga is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.[2]

Jazz Raga
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 1967[1]
RecordedAugust 4 & 17, 1966
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz fusion, raga rock
Length33:58
LabelImpulse!
ProducerBob Thiele
Gábor Szabó chronology
Simpático
(1966)
Jazz Raga
(1967)
The Sorcerer
(1967)

Reception

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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".[3]

Professional ratings
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SourceRating
Allmusic     [3]

Track listing

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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
  • Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 4, 1966 (tracks 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11) and August 17, 1966 (tracks 1–3, 5, 7 & 9)

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Billboard January 28, 1967
  2. ^ Impulse! Records discography accessed April 1, 2011
  3. ^ a b Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed April 1, 2011