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The Architect

by Monsoon

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This composition is inspired by the melodic and rhythmic structures of India. The opening theme has characteristics of an Indian Raga and is set in a 7 beat cycle, ending with a traditional Indian rhythmic cadence. The next section slowly morphs into a more open melodic canvas in which the bass and drums solo in 16 beats. Weaving melodies imposed on the tala resolve into the last section, an alto solo in 6 beats. The composition climaxes and snaky saxophone melodies lead into the final tehai (rhythmic cadence).

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released July 10, 2012
Monsoon: Jonathan Kay- tenor saxophone, Andrew Kay- alto saxophone, Justin Gray- bass, Ravi Naimpally- tablas, Adam Teixeira- traps and cymbals, Todd Pentney- fender rhodes

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Jonathan Kay Toronto, Ontario

Jonathan Kay is a jazz/improv & transcultural multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, esraj, shakuhachi), from Toronto, Canada. Inspired by the revolutionary and spiritual cries from John and Alice Coltrane, Jonathan traveled to Asia in search of non-western ways of musical knowing. He has lived in Kolkata for 10 years studying Raga music and studied Japanese shakuhachi music in Kyoto. ... more

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