Anant Pradhan

At last!! Excited to announce the release of my first solo record with @dundus available now on @nyctrust ✨🍾🎈 After all these years playing behind other artists, it feels good to finally have something out of my own. Long overdue, but glad I took my time to get here. Special thank you to the musicians, @nyctrust @victoraxelrod @thecreamerystudio and my parents Available for purchase - Link in bio. Shipping starts next week! _________________ @nyctrust ☑️📦⚡️Ready! Now available, link up 🔗☝️ Orders start shipping next week:) Lots of goodies on the way… @ananananant @dundus Introducing the debut release of Anant Pradhan and Larry McDonald, the latter a master percussionist with direct participation in some of Jamaica’s earliest recordings. McDonald, although often uncredited, was a legitimate influence in helping to bridge the Afro-Caribbean sound from calypso into ska and later reggae with his iconic style on hand drums and percussion. A kindred spirit of McDonald, despite 50 years separating them, Anant Pradhan is a bonafide member of the next generation. Although this is his first “solo” record, the talented saxophonist has already played on dozens of incredible sessions for the likes of Victor Axelrod, The Inversions, Andy Bassford, Channel Tubes, Ralph Weeks and Combo Lulo. As an official member of the current touring group of the legendary Skatalites, Pradhan has honed his musicianship under some of the greats of reggae music. His particular soulful, instrumental arrangements are an homage to that influential era of Jamaican music. Pradhan and his band’s performance retain the skill and innovation of the old vanguard, and like the generations before, capture a magic that may only be possible when cinema goes reggae…✏️💬 📸 💛 @kristinlaughterphotography @fotobyciro Recorded @thecreamerystudio Mastered @thecarverystudio Mixed at NYCT by EB & AP Anant Pradhan – Sax Larry McDonald – Congas & Percussion Eddie Ocampo – Percussion (Sally’s Song) Matt Burdi – Drums Steve Capecci – Bass Brett Tubin – Guitar Mike Sarason – Keys Billy Aukstik – Trumpet

🚨BRAND NEW 45: Strong like LION, we are IRON! The Black Emeralds bring in that chugging reggae beat with a brand new musical disc featuring an upsetting performance by master organist, Ray Jacildo and superb hornsman, Anant Pradhan on this shined-up and straight-laced rhythm. ‘DAN DE LION’, a tribute to the late great keyboard king, Dan Boer, who posthumously supplies the crudest organ shuffle on this here tune. The flip, ‘IRON TRIANGLE’, released for the first time on 45. Built on a bedrock of rhythmic force, Ray Jacildo’s sensational Hammond organ lead takes The Black Emeralds’ ‘ HELL TO PAY’ rhythm into another dimension. As a reggae music veteran and organ heavyweight, Ray has had his hand in many projects over the years. Gimmicks, fads & kicks may get clicks, but it’s clear that true musicianship will always rise to the top. Limited pressing of 300 copies. Link in bio.

Had to let off some steam… Life has been kicking my ass lately, but it’s always therapeutic playing with this band 💜 🎧 @dundus - congas @yoshiconga - kete @hectorrootslewis - percussion @ranking_eye - drums Preet Patel - bass @channeltubes - guitar @m_sarason_sounds - piano @ananananant - 🎷

TOMORROW SUNDAY MARCH 29TH from 3-7pm @ananananant will be spinnin some records and @fredhua will be grillin some tings. Come hang out with us!

Tonite, Friday March 27th Anant Pradhan w/ Larry McDonald 
Saxophonist Anant Pradhan mixing it up with legendary Jamaican percussionist Larry McDonald is thrill every time. This band is a LunÀtico staple for a reason. Come find out why for yourself. 

@ananananant ~ saxophones
@dundus ~ congas
@m_sarason_sounds ~ keys #preetpatel ~ bass @hectorrootslewis ~ percussion @ranking_eye ~ drums @channeltubes ~ guitar @yoshiconga - percussion ***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!*** Recalling the sounds of 1960’s and 70’s Jamaica, Saxophonist ANANT PRADHAN seeks to revive the traditions of its early innovators like Cedric Brooks & Roland Alphonso. Their ability to spin popular & traditional/roots music into something uniquely their own became one of the hallmarks of Jamaican music to this day. Anant continues this tradition alongside one of Jamaica’s greatest percussionists - Larry McDonald who calls Anant “the steward of our music going forward.” The band features members of The Skatalites, The Frightnrs, Far East, and Combo Lulo. Check out their recent release — Sally’s Song — on Brooklyn label, Names You Can Trust! 
Jamaican percussionist LARRY MCDONALD has over a half century history of recording and performing with a wide variety of artists such as Gil Scott-Heron and Taj Mahal and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

Larry was honoured in July 2011, at the 14th annual ‘Tributes to the Greats’ award ceremony in Jamaica, with a lifetime achievement award for his 50-year contribution to Jamaican music.

Friday!! Playing records alongside @dayan___si at @greatgeorgiananyc 8-12 🌻

Playing records with @caitotupapi tonight at @mervsbar from 10pm til late ⭐️

🕊️🐅 Rip Cat Coore. Grateful for the memories & always with words of encouragement. Sending love to @thirdworldband and the extended musical family 💜

First show of the new year tomorrow, Jan 9th, at @barlunatico This is a particularly great week of music all across NYC between @nycwjf @apap365 @globalfest_nyc and dozens of other local shows. Brave the cold & go see some live music! Two sets 9 & 10:30. As always with Lunatico, make sure to arrive early to guarantee a spot. Anant Pradhan - Sax Larry McDonald - Congas Yoshi Takemasa - Percussion Rich Terrana - Drums Preet Patel - Bass Brett Tubin - Guitar Mike Sarason - Piano/organ and special guests! #anantpradhan #larrymcdonald #reggae #jazz

Honored to be part of this heavy line up! We’ll be performing a set & backing one of our favorite artists @johnnyosbourne1 🏆 Come support Dec 16th at @brooklynbowl to help raise money for Jamaica’s hurricane relief 🇯🇲💜 Special thanks to @ericweinrib for organizing! #jamaica #hurricanemelissarelief

Tonite, Saturday October 25th Anant Pradhan w/ Larry McDonald 
Anant Pradhan joins forces with legendary Jamaican percussionist Larry McDonald for an explosive evening of music.

@ananananant ~ saxophones
@dundus ~ congas
@m_sarason_sounds ~ keys #preetpatel ~ bass @passionofdrums ~ percussion @ranking_eye ~ drums @channeltubes ~ guitar ***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!*** Recalling the sounds of 1960’s and 70’s Jamaica, Saxophonist ANANT PRADHAN seeks to revive the traditions of its early innovators like Cedric Brooks & Roland Alphonso. Their ability to spin popular & traditional/roots music into something uniquely their own became one of the hallmarks of Jamaican music to this day. Anant continues this tradition alongside one of Jamaica’s greatest percussionists - Larry McDonald who calls Anant “the steward of our music going forward.” The band features members of The Skatalites, The Frightnrs, Far East, and Combo Lulo. Check out their recent release — Sally’s Song — on Brooklyn label, Names You Can Trust! 
Jamaican percussionist LARRY MCDONALD has over a half century history of recording and performing with a wide variety of artists such as Gil Scott-Heron and Taj Mahal and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

Larry was honoured in July 2011, at the 14th annual ‘Tributes to the Greats’ award ceremony in Jamaica, with a lifetime achievement award for his 50-year contribution to Jamaican music.

What a beautiful day here in Chile 🇨🇱 Thank you @alvaro_henriquez_pettinelli @toritoalfarooficial @nicanoorr @cristobalgomezmusic @rojitajesu_ @imarajesus_ @mariana.soledad and the whole family for the food, music, and welcoming us in! 💜