This recording is one from a series featuring Late Vasant Achrekar as a Tabla accompanist. Vasant Achrekar, a long time accompanist of Pt. Kumar Gandharva, is known for his sweet, balanced, thoughtful, robust and unobtrusive Tabla accompaniment. He was the chosen accompanist of a number of stalwarts from the field of music. His son Suresh and the Achrekar family decided to bring this to the notice of discerning music lovers and hence this series of recordings. We are specially grateful to Shri. Atul and Subhash Phanse, from Mumbai, who made this recording available from their personal collection. This is a house concert held at their home, featuring Vasantrao Deshpande's unique style. It is not a professional studio recording, but it is full of the live ambience of a mehfil and, of course, the genius of Vasant Achrekar. Year 2004 happens to be the 25th death anniversary of Pandit Vasant Achrekar and this commemorative recording is a musical tribute paid to him.

Artists: Sanjeev Abhyankar (Vocal), Harshad Kanetkar (Tabla), Pramod Marathe (Harmonium), Mrs Aarti Abhyankar (Tanpura), Bharati Agate (Tanpura)

Tracks:
1. Raga Durga: Ektaal - Tu Hi Jin Bolo Ri Pyari (तू ही जिन बोलो री प्यारी) (21.45) - Sanjeev Abhyankar (Vocal), Harshad Kanetkar (Tabla), Pramod Marathe (Harmonium), Mrs Aarti Abhyankar (Tanpura), Bharati Agate (Tanpura)
2. Raga Durga: Teental - Tune Mohan Ko Man Har Lino (तूने मोहन को मन हर लीनो) - Sanjeev Abhyankar (Vocal), Harshad Kanetkar (Tabla), Pramod Marathe (Harmonium), Mrs Aarti Abhyankar (Tanpura), Bharati Agate (Tanpura)
3. Raga Bahar: Teental - Aayo Basant Ritu Anup (आयो बसंत रितु अनूप) (7.4) - Sanjeev Abhyankar (Vocal), Harshad Kanetkar (Tabla), Pramod Marathe (Harmonium), Mrs Aarti Abhyankar (Tanpura), Bharati Agate (Tanpura)