The meaning of "Apti"

For jazz musician Rudresh Mahanthappa, 2009 was a breakthrough year.

Following the successful release of his two albums -- Apti and Kinsmen, the 2009 Downbeat International Critics Poll named him the Rising Star-Jazz Artist and Rising Star-Alto Saxophone.

And that wasn't all: the Jazz Journalist Association also named him the Alto Saxophonist of the Year for 2009.

In a conversation, Rudresh talks about how he became a jazz musician, how he weaves the sounds of Indian classical music into his compositions, and collaboration with Carnatic saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath. Rudresh also wants to make clear the distinction between his compositions and "fusion."

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