Rudresh Mahanthappa: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

The saxophonist’s new repertoire salutes electric funk, South Indian modes and swarming improvisation. It’s impressive on record, but it becomes a bug-eyed, mouth-agape experience live. Naturally, you could spot a few contorted faces when he played the NPR Music offices. Set List: “Killer“ “Playing With Stones“ Personnel: Rudresh Mahanthappa, alto saxophone Rez Abbasi, guitar Rich Brown, bass Rudy Royston, drums For more videos and to subscribe to the Tiny Desk Concerts podcast, visit