Farewell Waltz from Ragas & Waltzes by Charu Suri

A track from RAGAS & WALTZES, dedicated to Charu's late father, inspired by Strauss with a fresh twist. Drums: Joe Lastie from Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans; Double Bass: Justin Lee; Violin: Philip Vaiman; Harp: Denise Fink

Charu Suri is a multi award-winning jazz pianist and composer who has forged a new sound in jazz by combining a trio with Sufi sounds and Indian ragas. She is a proud voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammys) and became the first female Indian jazz composer to premier work at Carnegie Hall. She has three albums to date, and will launch two more this year.