Amazon.com This Grammy-nominated double-CD commemorates the 40th anniversary of sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan's first LP. Disc 1 features Khan's landmark 1955 album that is known today as the first Indian classical recording to appear on a 33-1/3 rpm album--and the first time that a musician could record ragas of 20 minutes or more. The second disc consists of a stellar 1994 concert recording of Khan and tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain. Comparing performances that are separated by four decades showcases Khan's brilliance for melody and timing; it also reveals more complex interplay with his accompanist, a heightened emotional focus, and a more aggressive picking style. With its extensive biographical notes, this set is an ideal introduction to one of the great musical geniuses of the 20th century. --Richard Price, ISBN13: B000005FNJ ISBN10: B000005FNJ Material Type: audioCDAmazon.com This Grammy-nominated double-CD commemorates the 40th anniversary of sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan's first LP. Disc 1 features Khan's landmark 1955 album that is known today as the first Indian classical recording to appear on a 33-1/3 rpm album--and the first time that a musician could record ragas of 20 minutes or more. The second disc consists of a stellar 1994 concert recording of Khan and tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain. Comparing performances that are separated by four decades showcases Khan's brilliance for melody and timing; it also reveals more complex interplay with his accompanist, a heightened emotional focus, and a more aggressive picking style. With its extensive biographical notes, this set is an ideal introduction to one of the great musical geniuses of the 20th century. --Richard Price, ISBN13: B000005FNJ ISBN10: B000005FNJ Material Type: audioCD , ISBN13: B000005FNJ ISBN10: B000005FNJ Material Type: audioCD