Completely unstructured,we opened the Hookah set with this brief improv, based on the Todi thaat but not any specific raga.

Haven't posted an oud video , so here it is -- a meditative cover of a Sufi piece by the Ibn Arabi Ensemble of Morocco. Jefferson does a lovely subtle solo near the end featuring his multi-cajon (hard to see, but you can hear it).

The introductory section of a performance of "Viraha", adapted to fretless electric and drum set (see the other video for the tabla /sarod version). This is a good example of the free jazz/modern improvisation element Jefferson and I also bring to the table ( to see more on where this idea is coming from, <A HREF="http://tinyurl.com/5ftknk" TARGET="_blank">see this post</A> ). In other words --this is not your auntie's alap :)

A piece based on the Bhairav that. This is a good example of the Duo at its most supple, with a lot of spontaneous twists and turns. Best viewed with the minimized internal window (320x240).

This piece is a simple, sweet melody with some subtle improvisations. The alap portion foreshadows the melody rather than developing any specific raag. Best viewed with the minimized internal window (320x240).

the first in a number of videos I'm about to post from a series of concerts we did in June. Best viewed with the minimized internal window (320x240). This piece is a little improvisation (save for a small tag) in raag Marwa. I have a few different performances of this Marwa structure to compare against that I'll post later, as well other pieces. Enjoy!