Namaskar

 Whirled Raga Jazz

 Namaskar is an ensemble that exists in two forms, one in the San Francisco Bay Area and the other in Brooklyn, New York. The group is led by percussionist Sameer Gupta and brings a unique approach to Indian/Jazz fusion. Namaskar is comprised of stellar local improvisers who individually represent modern extemporization. From Indian classical music, avant-garde jazz, R&B and soul, to funk and dub-reggae, Namaskar explores improvisational pathways through compositions from 1950s Golden-Era Bollywood, classic jazz melodies, traditional Indian classical ragas, as well as original compositions.

Sameer Gupta – drumset, tabla
Darren Johnston – trumpet
Prasant Radhakrishnan – Carnatic saxophone
David Boyce – tenor/soprano sax, bass clarinet, efx, Black Edgar’s Musicbox
Maya Kronfeld – piano, keyboards
Bryan Dean – electric bass

Check out Namaskar’s Facebook page here.
If you want a sneak peek of the music, visit these YouTube links here and here.
Also, join the official Facebook event

Admission: $15-20. Double show: 7pm (Doors 6:30) & 8:30pm (Doors 8:20)

Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.