Rudresh Mahanthappa appears in the following:
Rudresh Mahanthappa: In Studio
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sax player and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa has long drawn on his dual influences of American jazz and South Indian classical music. Now a hint of electronica is creeping into his new project called Samdhi. He and his band will play live.
In Studio: Rudresh Mahanthappa
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Sax player and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa has long drawn on his dual influences of American jazz and South Indian classical music. Now a hint of electronica is creeping into his new project called Samdhi. He and his band will play live.
Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky Green
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Before he moved to New York, alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa carved out his own musical path in Chicago jazz clubs. He sought out advice from a local legend, the alto player Bunky Green. After a 15-year break, the two friends performed on stage in Chicago's Millennium Park in 2009. Today, they join us to share their new album, Apex.
A Visit from Jennifer Egan
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Musical pauses, mysterious PowerPoint slides, and an aging record producer are at the core of a novel called A Visit From the Goon Squad. Today: author Jennifer Egan talks about her time-bending book. Plus: We take a look at essential rock fiction. And: alto saxophonists Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky Green share their new album, Apex.