Premik Russell Tubbs - "Mission-Transcendence"

Listen To Track  #4 Now! "Mission-Transcendence represents two years of artistic incubation for me. Since first hearing Ravi Shankar and other great Indian artists as a teenager, I've been fascinated with the idea of bringing these elements together under one roof, along with my own Western pop and jazz background. In August of 2001, I was fortunate to meet and record with Vijay Shankar Mishra, a great exponent of the sarod, an Indian fretless string instrument. He is equally talented as a vocalist, singing in the traditional Hindustani style of North India. From these first collaborations was born the concept for this album." - Premik Russell Tubbs

Premik has always been one of the foremost exponents of Sri Chinmoy's music, as well as an extraordinary musician, capable of performing in any style. As an arranger/producer he is also very accomplished. This CD is a masterpiece of East and West music combined with Sri Chinmoy's melodies. It is imaginative, expansive, enthusiastic and enlightening. Highly recommended! This is track #4, "Offering", from his "Mission: Transcendence" CD.

To hear samples of Premik's work with other artists, such as Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston and others, you can visit www.premik.com

Kamalakanta Nieves
March, 2006