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Get progressive about jazz at this gig in Andheri
Updated On: 19 February, 2019 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Karishma Kuenzang
With the launch of its third album in Mumbai tonight, a Kolkata instrumental outfit shows how its sound has evolved through genres and years

The Bodhisattwa Trio
Modern jazz instrumental trio from Kolkata The Bodhisattwa Trio is making all the right noises with the release of their new offering, The Grey Album. With the bonus track in their seven-song effort, the band is mapping the evolution of their own sound over the last seven years. The track, called The Cronos, is a part of all their albums, and marks a change from their up-tempo and rock vibe in their debut album to their jazz sound today, complete with intricate drumming details and synth bass that compel you to keep the beat with your body movements.
A lot of this shift has to do with Arunava Shonai Chatterjee (synth and synth bass) replacing the band’s bassist early last year, which nudged Bodhisattwa Ghosh (guitar) and Premjit Dutta (drums) to experiment with their sound. "We always had an inclination towards jazz but started out with progressive rock as we thought we could do justice to that kind of music. Having played as an outfit for so long, and opted for a synth bass, we felt we could go into uncharted territory and could handle difficult sounds and spontaneous creativity," says Ghosh.


