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Indian Jazz and Blues Albums: A Collection of Masterpieces

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Which Indian jazz musician released the album 'Ragas in Jazz Style' in 1968?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Bhimsen Joshi

  3. Lata Mangeshkar

  4. Ali Akbar Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar's 'Ragas in Jazz Style' was a groundbreaking album that fused Indian classical music with jazz, featuring collaborations with jazz legends like Bud Shank and Gary Peacock.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Jazz' and released the album 'Bombay Jazz' in 1962?

  1. Louis Banks

  2. John Mayer

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ustad Vilayat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Louis Banks is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Jazz'. His album 'Bombay Jazz' was a pioneering effort in blending Indian and Western musical traditions.

Which album by John Mayer features Indian classical influences and collaborations with Indian musicians?

  1. Continuum

  2. Battle Studies

  3. Born and Raised

  4. Sob Rock


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

John Mayer's album 'Born and Raised' incorporates elements of Indian classical music and features collaborations with Indian musicians like Shubha Mudgal and Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Which Indian jazz album features the track 'Raga Yaman/Kalyan'?

  1. Jazz Yatra

  2. Ragas in Jazz Style

  3. Bombay Jazz

  4. East Meets West


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The track 'Raga Yaman/Kalyan' is featured on the album 'Jazz Yatra', a collaboration between Indian and American jazz musicians released in 1961.

Who released the album 'East Meets West' in 1966, blending Indian classical music with Western jazz?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ali Akbar Khan

  3. Lata Mangeshkar

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar's 'East Meets West' album was a significant collaboration with Western jazz musicians, including Yehudi Menuhin and Jean-Pierre Rampal.

Which Indian jazz album features the track 'Mantra'?

  1. Ragas in Jazz Style

  2. Jazz Yatra

  3. Bombay Jazz

  4. East Meets West


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The track 'Mantra' is featured on the album 'Jazz Yatra', a collaboration between Indian and American jazz musicians released in 1961.

Who is known as the 'Queen of Indian Jazz' and released the album 'Jazz Utsav' in 1978?

  1. Asha Bhosle

  2. Lata Mangeshkar

  3. Geeta Dutt

  4. Sharda Sinha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sharda Sinha is known as the 'Queen of Indian Jazz'. Her album 'Jazz Utsav' showcased her unique blend of Indian classical and jazz influences.

Which album by George Harrison features Indian classical influences and collaborations with Indian musicians?

  1. All Things Must Pass

  2. Wonderwall Music

  3. Electronic Sound

  4. Cloud Nine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

George Harrison's 'Wonderwall Music' album incorporates elements of Indian classical music and features collaborations with Indian musicians like Ravi Shankar and Alla Rakha.

Who released the album 'Bombay Jazz Yatra' in 1967, featuring a blend of Indian and Western jazz?

  1. Louis Banks

  2. John Mayer

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ustad Vilayat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Louis Banks' 'Bombay Jazz Yatra' album was a collaboration between Indian and Western jazz musicians, showcasing the融合of both musical traditions.

Which Indian jazz album features the track 'Raga Bhairavi'?

  1. Ragas in Jazz Style

  2. Jazz Yatra

  3. Bombay Jazz

  4. East Meets West


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The track 'Raga Bhairavi' is featured on the album 'Jazz Yatra', a collaboration between Indian and American jazz musicians released in 1961.

Who is known as the 'Godfather of Indian Jazz' and released the album 'Jazz in India' in 1962?

  1. Louis Banks

  2. John Mayer

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ustad Vilayat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Louis Banks is widely regarded as the 'Godfather of Indian Jazz'. His album 'Jazz in India' was a pioneering effort in blending Indian and Western musical traditions.

Which album by John Mayer features the track 'Vultures'?

  1. Continuum

  2. Battle Studies

  3. Born and Raised

  4. Sob Rock


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The track 'Vultures' is featured on John Mayer's album 'Born and Raised', which incorporates elements of Indian classical music and features collaborations with Indian musicians.

Who released the album 'Jazz Utsav 2' in 1980, featuring a blend of Indian and Western jazz?

  1. Louis Banks

  2. John Mayer

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ustad Vilayat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Louis Banks' 'Jazz Utsav 2' album was a continuation of his efforts to fuse Indian and Western jazz, featuring collaborations with both Indian and international musicians.

Which Indian jazz album features the track 'Raga Marwa'?

  1. Ragas in Jazz Style

  2. Jazz Yatra

  3. Bombay Jazz

  4. East Meets West


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The track 'Raga Marwa' is featured on the album 'Jazz Yatra', a collaboration between Indian and American jazz musicians released in 1961.

Who is known as the 'King of Indian Jazz' and released the album 'Jazz in India Vol. 2' in 1963?

  1. Louis Banks

  2. John Mayer

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ustad Vilayat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Louis Banks is widely regarded as the 'King of Indian Jazz'. His album 'Jazz in India Vol. 2' was a continuation of his pioneering work in blending Indian and Western musical traditions.

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