Melodic Interest - Looking Forward [CD]

Reissue of 2017 release. Melodic Intersect is an ongoing music project that brings together a diversity of musical styles, cultures, and disciplines. Melodic Intersect's sixth studio album, Looking Forward brings forth an ensemble of seasoned musicians from different backgrounds. Enayet Hossain, a tabla player has had years of experience in the realm of Indian classical music and started the Melodic Intersect group to be able to produce music which is not mainstream and meant to be highly improvisational. Hidayat Khan plays the sitar and is the son of the legendary sitar player Vilayat Khan has traveled the world playing in various festivals and venues. Greg Hatza, a well-known jazz organist and piano player brings his understanding of jazz and Indian music to the album. Joy Islam, a native of Bangladesh provides a virtuous blend of guitar to the album as does Fred Koch who provides a new dimension with his sax. Avirodh Sharma, originally from Trinidad provides a blend of world percussion and Qamar Abbas from Pakistan provides a masterful playing on the Cajon.