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'''Keshav Sathe''' (31 January 1928 – 18 January 2012) was an Indian [[tabla]] player, best known for his contributions to the [[Indo jazz|Indo-jazz fusion]] genre.<ref name="Massey"/><ref name="Wire"/> Among his significant collaborations are the ones with [[Joe Harriott]] and [[John Mayer (composer)|John Mayer]] in 1965–70; [[Irene Schweizer|Irene Schweizer trio]], [[Barney Wilen]] and [[Manfred Schoof]] in 1967; and later work with [[John Renbourn]], [[Danny Thompson]] and [[Julie Felix]].<ref name=RoughGuide/>
'''Keshav Sathe''' (31 January 1928 – 18 January 2012) was an Indian [[tabla]] player, best known for his contributions to the [[Indo jazz|Indo-jazz fusion]] genre.<ref name="Massey"/><ref name="Wire"/> Among his significant collaborations are the ones with [[Joe Harriott]] and [[John Mayer (composer)|John Mayer]] in 1965–70; [[Irene Schweizer|Irene Schweizer trio]], [[Barney Wilen]] and [[Manfred Schoof]] in 1967; and later work with [[John Martyn]], [[John Renbourn]], [[Danny Thompson]] and [[Julie Felix]].<ref name=RoughGuide/>


==Life==
==Life==
Keshav Sathe was born in [[Bombay]], where he began his professional career in 1951, working with a local Indian vocalist by the name of Kelkar. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1956 and joined the [[Asian Music Circle]], a pool of London-based Indian musicians run by former political activist Ayana Deva Angadi. Sathe worked with visiting Indian sitarist [[Bhaskar Chandavarkar]], and in 1961 they played together with the harmonica virtuoso [[Larry Adler]]. This was Sathe’s first contact with jazz.
Keshav Sathe was born in [[Bombay]], where he began his professional career in 1951, working with a local Indian vocalist by the name of Kelkar. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1956 and joined the [[Asian Music Circle]], a pool of London-based Indian musicians run by former [[political activist]] Ayana Deva Angadi. Sathe worked with visiting Indian [[sitar]]ist [[Bhaskar Chandavarkar]], and in 1961 they played together with the [[harmonica]] virtuoso [[Larry Adler]]. This was Sathe’s first contact with jazz.


In 1965 Sathe began his Indo Jazz Fusion performances and recordings with John Mayer and Joe Harriott, a musical relationship that lasted until 1970. In 1967 he was invited with his trio (with Diwan Motihar, sitar, and Kasan Thakur, tamboura) to join the trio of jazz pianist Irène Schweizer (together with Barney Willen, Mani Neumeier, Uli Trepte and Manfred Schoof). They appeared at the Donaueschingen Festival and Berlin Jazz Tage. The album "Jazz Meets India" was recorded in Villingen (Black Forest).
In 1965 Sathe began his [[Indo Jazz Fusion]] performances and recordings with John Mayer and Joe Harriott, a musical relationship that lasted until 1970. In 1967 he was invited with his trio (with Diwan Motihar, sitar, and Kasan Thakur, tamboura) to join the trio of jazz pianist Irène Schweizer (together with Barney Willen, Mani Neumeier, Uli Trepte and Manfred Schoof). They appeared at the Donaueschingen Festival and Berlin Jazz Tage. The album "Jazz Meets India" was recorded in Villingen ([[Black Forest]]).


From 1970–73 he worked and toured with Julie Felix and Danny Thompson. Through Danny, in 1974, he joined the John Renbourn Group with John Renbourn, [[Jacqui McShee]], [[Tony Roberts (musician)|Tony Roberts]], [[Sue Draheim]] and later John Molineux, touring UK, Europe and US, and producing records, including "[[A Maid in Bedlam]]", "Enchanted Garden" and "Live in America".
From 1970–73 he worked and toured with Julie Felix and Danny Thompson. Through Danny, in 1974, he joined the John Renbourn Group with John Renbourn, [[Jacqui McShee]], [[Tony Roberts (musician)|Tony Roberts]], [[Sue Draheim]] and later John Molineux, touring UK, Europe and US, and producing records, including "[[A Maid in Bedlam]]", "En[[chant]]ed Garden" and "Live in America".


In the 1980s, Sathe formed a group with Tony Roberts which included the dancer Shobhana Jeyasingh, and toured UK and Northern Ireland. With the singer [[Alisha Sufit]] and group, he made the record "Magic Carpet". From 1965 to 1993 he regularly accompanied the late singer/dancer Surya Kumari in recitals and teaching workshops. He appears on [[Suns of Arqa]]'s live album ''[[Musical Revue]]'' which was recorded in Manchester in 1982.
In the 1980s, Sathe formed a group with Tony Roberts which included the dancer [[Shobhana Jeyasingh]], and toured UK and Northern Ireland. With the singer [[Alisha Sufit]] and group, he made the record "Magic Carpet". From 1965 to 1993 he regularly accompanied the late singer/dancer Surya Kumari in recitals and teaching workshops. He appears on reggae dub fusion band [[Suns of Arqa]]'s live album ''[[Musical Revue]]'' which was recorded in Manchester in 1982.


Apart from these, Keshav has made numerous incidental recordings, worked for television, radio, and taught tabla until 2003.
Apart from these, Keshav has made numerous incidental recordings, worked for television, radio, and taught tabla until 2003.

Revision as of 18:34, 15 February 2024

Keshav Sathe
Background information
Birth nameKeshav Sathe
Born(1928-01-31)31 January 1928
OriginIndiaBombay, India
Died18 January 2012(2012-01-18) (aged 83)
GenresIndo jazz
Occupation(s)tabla player and teacher
Instrumenttabla
LabelsAtlantic Records

Keshav Sathe (31 January 1928 – 18 January 2012) was an Indian tabla player, best known for his contributions to the Indo-jazz fusion genre.[1][2] Among his significant collaborations are the ones with Joe Harriott and John Mayer in 1965–70; Irene Schweizer trio, Barney Wilen and Manfred Schoof in 1967; and later work with John Martyn, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson and Julie Felix.[3]

Life

Keshav Sathe was born in Bombay, where he began his professional career in 1951, working with a local Indian vocalist by the name of Kelkar. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1956 and joined the Asian Music Circle, a pool of London-based Indian musicians run by former political activist Ayana Deva Angadi. Sathe worked with visiting Indian sitarist Bhaskar Chandavarkar, and in 1961 they played together with the harmonica virtuoso Larry Adler. This was Sathe’s first contact with jazz.

In 1965 Sathe began his Indo Jazz Fusion performances and recordings with John Mayer and Joe Harriott, a musical relationship that lasted until 1970. In 1967 he was invited with his trio (with Diwan Motihar, sitar, and Kasan Thakur, tamboura) to join the trio of jazz pianist Irène Schweizer (together with Barney Willen, Mani Neumeier, Uli Trepte and Manfred Schoof). They appeared at the Donaueschingen Festival and Berlin Jazz Tage. The album "Jazz Meets India" was recorded in Villingen (Black Forest).

From 1970–73 he worked and toured with Julie Felix and Danny Thompson. Through Danny, in 1974, he joined the John Renbourn Group with John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Tony Roberts, Sue Draheim and later John Molineux, touring UK, Europe and US, and producing records, including "A Maid in Bedlam", "Enchanted Garden" and "Live in America".

In the 1980s, Sathe formed a group with Tony Roberts which included the dancer Shobhana Jeyasingh, and toured UK and Northern Ireland. With the singer Alisha Sufit and group, he made the record "Magic Carpet". From 1965 to 1993 he regularly accompanied the late singer/dancer Surya Kumari in recitals and teaching workshops. He appears on reggae dub fusion band Suns of Arqa's live album Musical Revue which was recorded in Manchester in 1982.

Apart from these, Keshav has made numerous incidental recordings, worked for television, radio, and taught tabla until 2003.

Select Discography

With Joe Harriott and John Mayer

With Irene Schweizer

References

  1. ^ Massey, Reginald (28 July 2012). "Remembering two memorable musicians". Confluence Magazine. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. ^ Tompkin, Nicholas (April 2012). "News from under the radar". The Wire. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  3. ^ Brian Priestly; Carr, Ian; Fairweather, Digby (2004). The Rough Guide to Jazz (Rough Guide Reference Series). Rough Guides Limited. p. 698. ISBN 1-84353-256-5.
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