Jazz Raga
# Jazz Raga

Jazz Raga is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating "The album received mixed reviews at the time but developed a lasting cult following. Jazz Raga is a classic for its barrier-breaking invention and startling creativity".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

## Track listing

All compositions by Gábor Szabó except as noted

* "Walking on Nails" – 2:48
* "Mizrab" – 3:32
* "Search for Nirvana" – 2:08
* "Krishna" – 3:13
* "Raga Doll" (Gary McFarland) – 3:44
* "Comin' Back" – 1:57
* "Paint It Black" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) – 4:42
* "Sophisticated Wheels" – 3:54
* "Ravi" – 2:59
* "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) – 3:01
* "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 2:31

   * Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 4, 1966 (tracks 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11) and August 17, 1966 (tracks 1–3, 5, 7 & 9)

## Personnel

* Gábor Szabó – guitar, sitar, vocals
* Bob Bushnell – guitar (tracks 1–3, 5, 7 & 9)
* Johnny Gregg – bass
* Bernard Purdie – drums
