RAJ RATHOR: The Dance of the Black Panther

Raj Rathor

The Dance of the Black Panther

© 2000 Jazz Cat Records (634479725524) (format: CD-R)

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Wild, frolicking fun with high art on blazing 6 and 12 string guitars with one of the most exciting fingerstyle guitarists in the world today.

tracks

1 Splittin' the Strings
2 Prelude: The Panther Awakens
3 Just Another Phase
4 The Dance of the Black Panther
5 Nightflight
6 12 Strings Strong
7 George's Tune
8 Robyn
9 Raj's Reckless Rag
10 My Pal Al
11 Just Thinking About You
12 Growl

notes

Rathor combines his powerful fingerstyle guitar with the Kenny Loggins Band for a tour de force of original instumental music ranging from from solos to selections with various combinations of the band.

Also guest appearances by Larry McNeely, Alan Thornhill and Martin Young makes this a most unusual and unique contribution to any guitar lover's collection.

The legendary Lenny Breau had this to say about Rathor and this record...

"Raj and I have been friends for a few years now. I first met him in Nashville, I was teaching there, and he came to study with me all the way from California. So I knew he had to be serious about his music.

When I listen to his album I hear all the same influences I had in my lifetime: Country,Jazz, Folk, Indian. Some of the people I know he has listened to are Chet, Merle, Reed and banjo players, and I also hear a bit of me in there too, ha ha.

I think his music has a universal sound. It paints pictures of times and places and evokes a full range of emotions.

Also, when I am listening to his album I hear a lot of Raj.

I think this music is great! Good luck Raj and all the best." Lenny Breau

Press Release
Feb.3,2003
Jazz Cat Records announces that recording artist Raj Rathor has just received three nominations for his album "The Dance of the Black Panther" in the categories of Best Instrumental Album and Best Instrumental song for "Nightflight" and "My Pal Al". The Music Awards Show is scheduled for March 1st in Hollywood at the Highlands located in the Kodak Theater Complex. The awards show is an annual creation of Just Plain Folks Productions based in Indianapolis, In. The nominees were selected from 102,000 songs and 7800 albums entered making this the largest music awards program of any kind in history. To put it into perspective, this project contained and reviewed more music this year than all the major labels combined released last year.
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  • Multi-faceted Guitarist Generates a lot of Sound
    author: Dave Rice

    Wish I could have listened to more of this man's work. Of the four tunes, Robyn struck me as the most artistic of the bunch. Would have awarded five stars but he's right on the edge of greatness. Interesting music. Never dull. Looking for great things from you, Raj. All the best, Dave Rice

  • Awesome Album
    author: Randy

    It is unfathomable that one guitarist can excel in such a vast array of genres and at the same time invent his own.

  • author: CD Baby

    Solo acoustic guitar, Leo Kottke-style. Wild, frolicking fun with high art on blazing 6 and 12 string guitars!

  • excellent album
    author: Genelle Baltutis

    If you have a pulse, you will love this album. It's full, complete, and works as a whole. The songs have real range, and show deep-rooted talent. Buy this, you won't regret it.

  • Amazing! Does'nt even cover the word!How many fingers does this guy have?
    author: Julio

    I cant stopping listening to this record!Its a masterpiece.I cant wait until another creation comes out!!!! Please hurry up Raj! If you like Guitar then you'll love this!

  • Magnificent acoustic guitar worth the price and more. Buy it.
    author: Bill Detko

    When I heard this record for the first time I was amazed at the tecnical ability of Mr. Rathor. After a few listens the beauty shines through and you realize you are listening to something special. Thank God the internet can deliver a CD to a large audience where a record company has problems. If you love acoustic guitar you will listen to this record over and over again. A great piece of music from an up and coming artist.

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