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classical vocalist, Ramamani and together they performed about 60 concerts all over Europe and participated in festivals, the group however was short-lived as
Ramamani was from Bangalore, while Louis was based in Mumbai and the logistics became too difficult. In 2005, Banks formed a group Rhythm Asia
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In 1977, Banks approached R. D. Burman, who was a frequent visitor to the Blue Fox
Restaurant and asked Burman to let him join his troupe in Mumbai, Burman happily took him in. In Mumbai, Banks was introduced to different world music genres and he was able to thrive in the rich music scene. As he
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with his father's band and decided to become a full-time musician, it was there he discovered jazz music. In the late 1960s, he performed at the
Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, for three years. During his stay there he rejected an offer from
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cemented his place and reputation in the city he popularised live jazz at Mumbai nightclubs. In 1979, along with Goan saxophonist Braz
Gonsalves he formed the 'Indo-Jazz Ensemble', composing music on
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