British multi-percussionist Pete Lockett has has teamed up with one of South Asia’s most outstanding and renowned musicians: Amit Chatterjee, guitarist with the legendary Joe Zawinul and Trilok Gurtu, among others. The two musicians have launched a new project, entitled Taalisman.
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According to the musicians, the project\'s musical style is a rich fusion of contemporary and traditional Eastern sounds, global percussive styles, Raga melodies, cutting edge harmonies and electronics.
Pete Lockett Pete is one of the most versatile multi-percussionists today and the wide range of artists he’s worked with reflects the diversity of his playing. He has recorded and / or toured with many famous artists from across the world including Bill Bruford, Zakir Hussain, and Selvaganesh. Pete has the unique ability to play traditional instruments out of their normal cultural setting and make them sit within the music comfortably.
Amit Chatterjee Amit is a distinguished guitarist, sitarist, composer and vocalist. He is known for his sensitive yet passionate approach in both his instrumental and vocal artistry as well as bringing a certain global element to his unique compositions. After eleven years as the guitarist for jazz-fusion legend Joe Zawinul in his seminal band The Zawinul\'s Syndicate, Amit continues his explorations in new territories of music in his ongoing solo projects as well as in collaborative works with different masters of the musical arts. Amit has recorded and performed with luminaries such as Eric Johnson, Carlos Santana, Sting, Glen Velez, and many others.