Sachal Jazz - Interpretations Of Jazz Standards and Bossa Nova

Recorded in Lahore, Pakistan this fusion of jazz with music from the sub-continent has been delighting listeners worldwide and the Sachal Studios Orchestra's version of Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" shot to the top of the iTunes Jazz Charts attracting the attention of media everywhere. In addition to "Take Five", which Brubeck has described as "the most interesting and different version that I've ever heard", 'Sachal Jazz' features interpretations of classic jazz and bossa nova standards including "Desafinado", "The Girl from Ipanema", "Misty" and "Mountain Dance". A year in the making the album's original music was recorded in the historic city of Lahore with some of Pakistan's greatest musicians. In addition to the string section several Indian instruments were used including sitar, sarod, santoor, sarangi, flute, tabla, dholak and ghatam. Additional recording, final mixing and mastering were completed at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. Tracks: 1. Take Five 2. Desafinado 3. Mountain Dance 4. Garota De Ipanema (The Girl from Ipamena) 5. Misty 6. Samba De Verao 7. This Guy's In Love With You 8. Garota De Ipanema (The Girl From Ipanema) (Raga)