Jazz Raga is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.[1]

Jazz Raga
Studio album by Gábor Szabó
Released	1966
Recorded	August 4 & 17, 1966
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz fusion, raga rock
Length	33:58
Label	Impulse!
Producer	Bob Thiele
Gábor Szabó chronology
Simpático (1966) Jazz Raga (1966) The Sorcerer (1967)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating "The album received mixed reviews at the time but developed a lasting cult following. Jazz Raga is a classic for its barrier-breaking invention and startling creativity".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Gábor Szabó except as noted

1. "Walking on Nails" - 2:48
2. "Mizrab" - 3:32
3. "Search for Nirvana" - 2:08
4. "Krishna" - 3:13
5. "Raga Doll" (Gary McFarland) - 3:44
6. "Comin' Back" - 1:57
7. "Paint It Black" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 4:42
8. "Sophisticated Wheels" - 3:54
9. "Ravi" - 2:59
10. "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) - 3:01
11. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) - 2:31

• Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 4, 1966 (tracks 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11) and August 17, 1966 (tracks 1-3, 5, 7 & 9)

Personnel

• Gábor Szabó - guitar, sitar, vocals
• Bob Bushnell - guitar (tracks 1-3, 5, 7 & 9)
• Johnny Gregg - bass
• Bernard Purdie – drums

References