These two sides of instrumental clarionet are performed by N. Mazumdar (amateur).
Mr. Mazumdar recorded a number of sides for the Gramophone Concert Record label in the 16000 block series of clarionet recordings. He also is credited on a few Columbia releases from much later in the 1930s.
I find that his playing is a delight to listen to. In study of Indian music, I have learned about the concept of meend which refers to the practice within certain raags to slide between certain notes, creating a glissando. What is interesting about this performance is hearing the meend interpreted on this reeded instrument – which creates such flowing melodies.
Recorded by George Dillnutt in Calcutta, India on January 20, 1917.
Released as His Masters Voice P. 3774.
Originally released as Gramophone Concert Record G.C. – 8-16008.
Matrix 4738AK দেশ। is accompanied by tabla.
Matrix 4739AK কীর্তন সুরা। is accompanied by tabla and harmonium.
Thank you to Jonathan Ward of Excavated Shellac for providing more information on the date and recording of this record!