Jazz Raga

Jazz Raga
Studio album by Gábor Szabó
Released	January 1967
Recorded	August 4 & 17, 1966
Studios	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genres	Jazz fusion, raga rock
Length	33:58
Label	Impulse!
Producer	Bob Thiele
Gábor Szabó chronology
Simpático (1966) Jazz Raga (1967) The Sorcerer (1967)

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

Reception

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".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

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

• Gábor Szabó – guitar, sitar, vocals
• Bob Bushnell – guitar (tracks 1–3, 5, 7 & 9)
• Johnny Gregg – bass
• Bernard Purdie – drums

References