Louiz Banks
Jazz greats also recorded with guitarist Carlton Kitto and percussionist Ramesh Shotham in a live recording, now being re-released via Kolkata’s Free School Street Records
Among the oldest venues for jazz music in Kolkata, a resurgence of sorts is taking place alongside venues like Skinny Mo’s Jazz Club, AMPM and Broadway Hotel
The Mumbai-based pianist thrilled the audience at the NCPA this past weekend
The lineup features musicians Louiz Banks, Anurag Naidu, Gary Husband and more
‘Calling Elvis’ author Shantanu Datta, a veteran journalist in Kolkata, has spoken to everyone from Mark Knopfler to Sting, in addition to Indian stalwarts like Dr L. Subramaniam and Louiz Banks
A jazz musician is a product of his environment and we're thrilled that the pianist was born and brought up in India
Much like his music, the 76-year-old pianist’s own journey has been full of extraordinary improvisation
The British Council-helmed initiative is supported by Rolling Stone India; to feature local artists interpreting sounds of their native cities
Prithvi Theatre's 33rd Memorial Concert saw Louiz Banks, Sanjay Divecha, Niladri Kumar and more join the tabla maestro for an indo-jazz fusion treat
From vinyl records to compact discs to digital music and more
