JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Prabir Prudhvi Duo & Steps Trio Performed at FSC by Harvey Tillis

5/14/26 - A unique and beautiful collection of music exploring ancient Indian raags opened the first set at the Fulton Street Collective, FSC, in Chicago. Prabir Mehta produced a fusion of classical Indian into western settings using guitar and familiar melodic structures accompanied by Prudhvi Meda on the mridanga, a primary, ancient, two-headed hand drum from India played horizontally featuring a clay or wood shell and leather heads. The second set of all original music was performed by Steps Trio consisting of composer/arranger Charles Thomas on guitar, Peter Isaac bass, and James Kardos drums & cymbals. Visual artist Alex Puryear created original music in response to the music.

All photos by Harvey Tillis

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Harvey Tillis is a documentary still photographer with a fine art eye available for recording sessions, environmental portraits, and creative projects. Contact him at harveytillisphotography.com

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