Have any of you guys heard of Tabla Beat Science? If not, this is a group that EVERY percussionist and drummer can get into. The group began as a collaboration between tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and New York-based musician and producer Bill Laswell in an effort to create new fusions of Indian classical rhythms with modern electronic beats. Also featured are Ustad Sultan Khan, world-renowned as a vocalist and soloist on the multi-stringed sarangi, and tabla/drummer/composer Karsh Kale. Just hearing and seeing Zakir and Karsh on the same stage is every percussionist/drummer's wet dream. They also feature acclaimed singer Gigi, who has recorded a bit and makes appearances with the group live. Seeing Gigi is absolutely Aww-Inspiring. She has this voice and presence as if though you felt like you just saw a godly figure. And with Bill Laswell behind the controls you know this thing is going to come out amazing!

I was lucky enough to see Tabla Beat at the Fillmore in San Francisco a few years ago and they ended up producing a major released DVD of the performance! Check them out, you will not be sorry:

Take a Listen:
http://www.uprisemgt.com/artists/tbs/media/play_palmistry.m3u

Website:
http://www.uprisemgt.com/artists/tbs/tbs.php

Well I see your point...

Bill Laswell is an amazing producer and remix artist. Though his work has definetly been controversial, I don't think I've ever heard anyone credit him for his bass playing? I'm not even sure if Laswell considers himself a bass player... it's probably just a reason to get on stage with some amazing musicians. If people credited his bass playing, then I'd see a reason to bring it up, and I'd probably be the first one to say something! But since no one really has, I don't think there's any reason to slam it either. It does the job--

Aside from that point, you all should check out some of his production work. One of my recent favorites is a tribute album he did with a few of  Miles Davis' tunes called Panthalassa. If you're a fan of Davis' 70s material, this is gonna sound pretty good to you. Laswell's softened up some of the more abrasive horn solos and given the music a more chilled-out vibe. It features some amazing artists such as:  Wayne Shorter,  Chick Corea,  Herbie Hancock,  John McLaughlin,  Jack DeJohnette, and many many others. Check it out:

Take a Listen:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B0000062GA001002/0/002-4841922-5150460

Read More Here:
http://www.musthear.com/reviews/panthalassa.html

Agreed!  I much prefer the older stuff where he plays with his father Ustad Allah Rakha in the actual Indian genre.

Amen!


Most definetly agreed.