Ranjit Barot
Between 1980 and 1982, Ranjit performed at European festivals, which also featured other jazz musicians such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Foster, Billy Higgins, Cecil Taylor, Louie Bellson, and others.Ranjit's ability to play the drums has led to collaborations with varied artists such as U. Srinivas, L. Subramaniam, and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt[11].He also draws inspiration from global drumming traditions, such as the African djembe, Japanese taiko, Middle Eastern darbuka, and Latin conga and bongo styles.Notable contemporary percussionists and female artists, including Sheila E., Terri Lyne Carrington, and Evelyn Glennie, have also significantly influenced his rhythmic sensibilities, enriching his holistic approach to drumming.This album is a collection of Ranjit's Jazz Fusion and World compositions with performances by Ustad Zakir Hussain, John McLaughlin, U. Srinivas, U. Rajesh, Scott Kinsey, Matt Garrison, Wayne Krantz, Dominique Di Piazza, Harmeet Manseta, Taufique Qureshi, Sanjay Divecha, Tim Garland, Gwilym Symcock, Ayden Esen and Elie Afif, among others.