One of the best in the trade. Very unorthodox ghazal singer. His rendition is simple but soulful. His composition has his signature(some say they are monotonous) simplicity. His soothing baritone voice compliments his compositions nicely. In spite of being a well trained in hindustani classical music, Jagjit does not believe in burdening his rendering with repeatative harkats(improvisations) or unnecessary laykari(playing with tempos). His style of singing has strong influence of Ghazals from Old Hindi Films sung by greats like Talat Mehmood, Md. Rafi & the likes. Jagjit is not only a great composer he is a brilliant music arranger as well; he uses both Indian & Western Instruments in his compositions; & blend them with ease. He is a master of rendering soulful lyrics; where most ghazal singers restrict them in singing about saqi & sharaab, Jagjit chooses poetry on life & philosophy.
Although most of his compositions are awesome here are some of my personal favourites:
- Baat Niklegi To Phir (Unforgottebles)
- Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi( Mirza Ghalib)
- Kaal Choudvi Ki Raat Thi
- Duniya Jise Kehete Hain
- Aye Khuda Ret ke Sehara Ko
In this blog I will try to review his albums one by one. Postings from others are also welcome
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