--- title: "Jugalbandi Performances: Expert Tabla for Concerts & Events" description: "Bring alive the art of jugalbandi. I offer skilled tabla accompaniment for sitar, sarod, and vocal performances. Perfect for classical music concerts and private baithaks." canonical: https://mytribe.in/debjitpatitundi/live-tabla-performance/jugalbandi-instrumental-conversations last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Jugalbandi Performances: Rhythmic Conversations for Your Event Tribe Verified · Performed at Malhar Festival & India by the Bay By [Debjit Patitundi](https://mytribe.in/debjitpatitundi) · Available for performances across India · ₹40K per performance (estimate) Part of [Live Tabla Performance](https://mytribe.in/debjitpatitundi/live-tabla-performance). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/debjitpatitundi/live-tabla-performance/gallery) Experience the beauty of a musical dialogue where tabla meets melody. Whether it is a grand concert or an intimate baithak, I thrive on that spontaneous exchange of rhythms and notes. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A beautiful jugalbandi with the brilliant Shantanoor bhai on santoor during a concert in Jaipur. The interplay between tabla and santoor, especially in Teentaal, is always a joy to explore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b5a4d52-4b95-4de3-bb41-246b92e7e3a2) - [Video: A moment of deep focus during a sarod duet. The goal is to listen and respond, creating a seamless rhythmic foundation that allows the lead instrument to soar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdf6627d-ff9e-4704-9e7c-f047c5f25bcc) - [Video: Playing with the outstanding Samanwaya Sarkar da is always an amazing experience. This is a short snippet from our sitar and tabla duet at the Malhar Festival, organized by ITC SRA in Kolkata.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dde440e9-4d82-4938-be79-d3859a44250d) - [Video: Exploring complex rhythmic cycles with the amazing Mehtab Ali Niazi bhai. Here we are playing a 'Teentaal in Jhaptaal' composition, a 16-beat cycle within a 10-beat framework, during a concert in Kolkata.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a465baac-b8d3-4255-9a5f-4c17cfa3a8b4) - [Video: Another excerpt from the 'Udaan' concert with the fantastic Mehtab Ali Niazi bhai on sitar. This Jhaptaal piece showcases the dynamic exchange between our instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e86ba85c-d747-41e7-86af-0cacf9b68e3d) - ![A candid moment of musical exchange on stage with sitar player Mehtab Ali Niazi. The smiles and gestures are as much a part of the performance as the notes themselves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05c672c5-938c-488f-8f5c-e92f9d465545) - [Video: An impromptu riyaz session at the residence of the brilliant Abhisek Lahiri da. These informal musical conversations are where we often find new inspiration and ideas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91bfdc07-4d94-4156-afb3-d73461ab5bf8) - [Video: A short clip from the Violin Festival in Kolkata, where I had the pleasure of accompanying the brilliant Manas Kumar bhai. The violin's melodic flow offers a beautiful canvas for the tabla.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f2a308b-cc4b-483b-9bca-d99820c81a3d) - ![Sharing the stage with my dear elder brother Indrayuddh Majumder da during the 'Raagswar' concert. The camaraderie we share off-stage translates into our musical connection on-stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1568c6db-2db3-4c2a-9744-852aca46338e) - ![A performance shot from the Violin Festival with the amazing Manas Kumar bhai. The stage was beautifully set, creating a perfect ambiance for our violin and tabla duet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b16c5a0-e251-4dc9-b18f-e8e35d2af216) - [Video: A short clipping from a tribute concert in Kolkata with Pandit Ranajit Sengupta ji on the sarod. It was an honour to perform in memory of the great Guru Padma Vibhushan Shri Kelucharan Mahapatra ji.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dcf83bc-2acc-4c2d-9fdb-56b02e5b6f8d) - [Video: A unique private concert conceptualized by the brilliant Soumik Datta da. We explored some unconventional taal cycles, pushing the boundaries of our musical dialogue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50473862-bbc2-40f1-beac-fd7600ccebc9) - ![Enjoying a very unique and intimate concert with the brilliant Soumik Datta da in Kolkata. Private baithaks like this allow for a special connection with the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c4fade9-bca4-42fe-8cc1-233d6b98cc59) - [Video: An excerpt from a concert in Delhi at the Dr. M. L. Koser Music and Dance Festival. I had a wonderful time accompanying the outstanding musical duo, Debapriya Adhikary da and Samanwaya Sarkar da.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecdb3ffc-5277-4c36-b8a1-89905c972429) - ![Performing at the 'India by the Bay' festival in Hong Kong with the esteemed Shubhendra Rao ji on sitar and Saskia Rao-de Haas ji on Indian cello. It was a beautiful fusion of sounds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5579987f-39b3-4499-b257-06cff585d013) - [Video: Celebrating my Guruji's musical journey with the enthralling Samanwaya Sarkar da on sitar. This concert in Kolkata was an emotional and musically fulfilling experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dffc2f5f-373f-41ae-94fa-ff965d34e069) - [Video: A clip from a sitar and tabla duet with the brilliant Kalyan Majumdar at the Malhar Festival in Kolkata. The monsoon raagas have a special magic, and it was a pleasure to create that atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb3393ee-bb52-46c8-beee-95d0bec03b3f) - ![Shooting for a special concert series by SPIC MACAY with Sarod Maestro Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty ji. The format allowed us to delve deep into the compositions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fdfb626-3d0f-461a-9b2d-3e30a8986c4c) - [Video: A short excerpt from our performance at the Bishnupur Music Festival with the brilliant Samanwaya Sarkar da. The historic terracotta temples in the background made this a magical evening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d28e17b6-b40a-4e99-bf14-781a6ea56398) - ![Playing at India's biggest Environment Fair in Ranchi with the shehnai maestros Pandit Sanjeev and Ashwani Shankar ji. The sound of the shehnai and tabla created a truly soulful ambiance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a8486e4-0487-4d42-a16c-8d144c15ba02) - ![A close up of my performance with Indrayuddh Majumder da at the 'Raagswar' concert. You can see the intense concentration and musical communication between us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9155b64-5fb2-476c-ada5-25cd0d56914e) - [Video: A cherished memory of playing with Ayan Sengupta da on Guru Purnima at my Guruji's home. Guruji allowed me to play his own tabla, which he tuned himself for me, a blessing I will never forget.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/000e548e-3244-4d1f-8e96-50de2359e71d) - ![On stage with the fantastic Indrayuddh Majumder da at the West Bengal State Music Academy's Annual Festival. The open-air setting added a wonderful new dimension to the performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eefae7fd-ad49-43a0-9aee-32bae8a069be) - ![A moment of interaction on stage with sitarist Samanwaya Sarkar da at the Malhar Festival. These unscripted moments are what make live music so special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ba6c0d9-c64c-4b9d-bef8-d3dd500c1497) - ![A baithak-style performance, where the connection with the audience is so direct and personal. Here I am accompanying a sarod recital in a private event in Kolkata.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75b43258-6601-437f-9827-835dd3dd2d8f) - ![A poster for a private concert in Delhi with some of my favourite musicians. I was looking forward to creating an evening of Ghazals, Geet, and Retro Songs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa3b529e-2820-4dce-9ee1-8d869738c985) - ![The full stage view of our performance at 'Raagswar' in Uttam Mancha, Kolkata. It was a beautiful evening of music with Indrayuddh Majumder da on sarod.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5453000-3146-4152-a832-5c83a0ede14e) - ![The grand stage of the Violin Festival 2024 in Kolkata. It was an honour to perform with Manas Kumar bhai in such a beautifully decorated hall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3400df4a-3235-4199-a8e6-556babb44178) - ![Another view of the stage at the Violin Festival. The decor, centered around the violin, created a truly immersive experience for both the artists and the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b4ad6cc-2394-412b-9ad1-0ee4a2b8187b) - ![The stage at the 'India by the Bay' festival in Hong Kong. Performing with such esteemed artists on an international platform was an incredible experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f18a0b2-26f6-4016-9595-f4ad3d54cc2d) - ![The stunning stage at the Bishnupur Music Festival, set against the backdrop of the historic temples. Performing here with Samanwaya Sarkar da was an overwhelming and memorable experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2104e2d-0f41-45cc-9edd-f3dd0dd1bc54) - ![Another perspective of the magnificent stage at the Bishnupur Music Festival. The lighting and a large, appreciative audience made the night unforgettable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aafd8fd9-114c-439f-bb81-26bc654a07e9) - ![A wide shot of the performance at the Bishnupur Music Festival. The scale of the event, organized by the West Bengal government, was truly impressive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1220fe89-bc67-4958-a0b4-3b7c950e4dd0) ## About Jugalbandi: Instrumental Conversations For a successful jugalbandi, technical sound balance is everything. I always insist on a dedicated sound check with the venue team to ensure my Dayan (treble) clarity cuts through the mix while the Bayan (bass) provides the necessary, deep rhythmic foundation that lets the lead instrument soar without being overshadowed. In the world of Indian classical music, a jugalbandi is far more than just playing alongside another musician. It is a live, musical conversation. When I perform with a sitar, sarod, or violin player, my priority is to listen as much as I play. My training in the Farukhabad Gharana allows me to bring in intricate compositions, like the '16 in 10' cycles I often explore, but the real magic happens in the 'Sawalo Jawab' (Call and Answer) sessions. I treat every performance as a partnership. Whether it is a grand stage like the Malhar Festival or an intimate home concert, the goal remains the same: to provide a steady, creative canvas that supports the emotional nuances of the lead artist. I have been blessed to share the stage with maestros like Mehtab Ali Niazi bhai and Abhisek Lahiri da, and each experience has taught me that the best music comes when you surrender your ego to the rhythm. ### What I Bring to Your Event * **Versatile Accompaniment:** I provide the rhythmic backbone for Sitar, Sarod, Santoor, Violin, and vocalists. * **Interactive Engagement:** I specialize in Call and Answer sessions that keep the audience engaged and invested in the musical journey. * **Professional Setup:** I handle my own equipment and coordinate closely with your venue's sound team to ensure a balanced, clear acoustic experience. * **Flexibility:** From high-energy wedding performances to meditative private baithaks, I adapt my playing style to match the energy of your gathering. If you are planning an event and looking for an artist who treats every beat as a tribute to the craft, let us talk about how we can create a memorable musical experience. ## About Debjit Patitundi Music is my sadhana, but jugalbandi is where it becomes a real conversation. I have been blessed to share the stage with incredible artists, and my goal is always to listen as much as I play. It is not about showmanship, but about creating that perfect rhythmic canvas where the other instrument can truly sing. 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