Rudresh Mahanthappa — artist
Rudresh Mahanthappa has 2 upcoming shows, next at The Local Center for Arts and Culture on Sun, Nov 1. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Rudresh Mahanthappa is an Indian-American saxophonist and composer known for blending jazz with Indian classical music traditions. Born in 1971, he studied both Western jazz and Hindustani classical music, bringing together these two idioms in his compositional and improvisational work. His sound is characterized by the use of modal jazz frameworks combined with raga-based melodic concepts and rhythmic cycles from Indian music. Mahanthappa has released numerous albums as a leader and has collaborated with various musicians spanning jazz, world music, and contemporary classical genres. His work represents a significant voice in the broader movement of jazz musicians engaging with non-Western musical traditions.
Rudresh Mahanthappa upcoming shows
- Jazz Saxophone Trailblazer: Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio — The Local Center for Arts and Culture — Nov 1, 2026
- Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio — Constellation — Nov 5, 2026